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Why Not

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Chorus:
EWhy not? Why not?
Why not let me love you, B7darling?
Why not let me love you Edear?
EI come to you with open arms dear
But you won’t let my arms B7near you
You put me down and how you shun me
Why do you do this to me AhoB7ney?
Chorus
One thing for certain ain’t no maybe
This stalling bit is hurtin’ baby
Have you changed so that you now hate me
Is that the reason you won’t date me?
Chorus
Have I done something to offend you?
Have I done something

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Why Not

by The Everly Brothers

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Chorus:

Why not? Why not?

Why not let me love you, darling?

Why not let me love you dear?

I come to you with open arms dear

But you won’t let my arms near you

You put me down and how you shun me

A B7

Why do you do this to me honey?

Chorus

One thing for certain ain’t no maybe

This stalling bit is hurtin’ baby

Have you changed so that you now hate me

Is that the reason you won’t date me?

Chorus

Have I done something to offend you?

Have I done something

About Why Not Chords by The Everly Brothers

Learn how to play Why Not by The Everly Brothers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Why Not chords”, “Why Not guitar chords”, or “The Everly Brothers Why Not chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Why Not chords and for experienced players who want accurate Why Not lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B7, A.

FAQ — Why Not by The Everly Brothers

How do I play "Why Not" by The Everly Brothers on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Why Not" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Why Not" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Yes. Tap any chord in "Why Not" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Why Not" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Why Not" by The Everly Brothers with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Everly Brothers below.

What key is "Why Not" in?

The chords for "Why Not" show the original chord names (including E, B7, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.