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Why

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Why by Robert Plant in the key of D

Robert Plant - Why

Eb-Tuning

Intro
Dm Gm Dm Gm

Verse
DmOh, The GmSandman Is Running
DmOh, He Ain't GmTelling You Why
ABut She DmKnows YeaAh She DmKnows
Oh, The GmThunder Is Roaring
DmOh, Hear His GmWings In The Sky
AAnd He DmKnows
A#She Don't Know, She Don't Know, She DGmon't Know
A#She Don't Know, She Don't Know, She DGmon't Know WDmhy GmOh, WDmhy Gm​

Chorus
(OFh) She (Ah) Wants It Bad, OhC​
(OFh) She (Ah) Wants It Bad, OhC​
A#When You're Lost And Found A BFrand New FCriend
A#Here Comes Another Happy EFnd C​

Interlude
Dm Gm Dm Gm

Verse 2
DmMm Now The GmBlack Night Is Falling (Oo-Ah-Oh)
DmOh See That GmTear In Your Eye
ACause You DmKnow
A#You Don't Know, You DGmon't Know, You Don't Know
A#You Don't Know, You DGmon't Know, You Don't Know WDmhy GmOh, WDmhy Gm​

Interlude
D# C# D#

Chorus 2
(OFh) She (Ah) Wants It Bad, OhC​
(OFh) She (Ah) Wants It Bad, OhC​
A#When You're Lost And Found A BFrand New FCriend
A#Here Comes Another Happy EFnd C​

Interlude
Dm Gm Dm Gm

Verse 3
DmOh, Now, The GmNew Day Is Dawning (Oo-Ah-Oh)
DmOh, To That GmPast Kiss Goodbye
AAnd You KnoDmw
A#We Don't Know, We DGmon't Know, We Don't Know
A#We Don't Know, We DGmon't Know, We Don't Know
A#We Don't Know, We DGmon't Know, We Don't Know WDmhy GmOh WDmhy Gm​
Why (DmWhyGm)  Dm   Gm​
Why (DmWhyGm)  Dm   Gm​
Why (DmWhyGm)  Dm   Gm​
Why (DmWhyGm)  Dm   Gm​
Also available in: Em (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Why?

The chords for Why are: Dm, Gm, A, A#, F, C, D#, C#

What is the original key of Why?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing Why?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Why in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Why be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Why on ukulele?

Chord Why can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Why?

Why uses 8 chords: Dm, Gm, A, A#, F, C, D#, C#

What is the easiest way to play Why?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Why released in?

Why was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Why?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Why to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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