Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Why

Chords

4.63 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

(originally by Annie Lennox)
[Intro]
C
[Verse]
CHow many times do I have to try to tell you? 
ThaAmt I’m sorry Ffor the things I’ve doneC  
CBut when I start to try to tell you
CThat’s when you have to tell me 
HeyAm, this troFuble only just beginC  
[Pre-chorus]
DI tell myself too many Bmtimes 
Why don’t F#myou learn to keep your Gmouth shut?
That’s whDy it hurts so bad tBmo hear the words
Keep oF#mn falling from your Gmouth
FFalling from your mouth
DmFalling from your mouth
[Chorus]
TeDll me whCy Em  Am  F  
CWhEmy?Am  F  
[Verse 2]
CI may be mad 
I may be glad 
I may be viciouslAmy unkindF  
But I still cCan read what you are thinking
What you are thinking
What you thinking
CI’ve heard it said too many times
You be better off
Besides, Amwhy can’t you see Fthis boat is sinking?C  
This boat is sinking
[Pre-chorus 2]
DLet’s go down to WBmaters Edge 
We can F#mcast away theGse stones
DSome things are Bmbetter left unsaid
They stiF#mll turn me insidGe out
FTurn me inside out
DmTurn me inside out
[Chorus]
TDell me whCy Em  Am  F  
You tell me 
[Bridge]
CThis is a book I never read
EmThe words I never said
AmThe path I’ll never tread
FThe dreams I’ll dream instead
CThe drink I step and spilled
EmTears that we shed
AmThe fear, Madrid 
FThe conscious inside my head
CThese are the years we spent
EmThis is what they represenT
AmThis is how I feel
FDo you even know I feel?
CCause if you know
EmI don’t think you know
AmHow can you know?
FYou never ask me 
[Chorus]
Why C  Em  Am  F  
WhCy?Em  Am  F  
[Outro]
C Em Am F
C

All chords in this song (9)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Why

by The Fray

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

(originally by Annie Lennox)

[Intro]

[Verse]

How many times do I have to try to tell you?

Am F C

That I’m sorry for the things I’ve done

But when I start to try to tell you

That’s when you have to tell me

Am F C

Hey, this trouble only just begin

[Pre-chorus]

D Bm

I tell myself too many times

F#m G

Why don’t you learn to keep your mouth shut?

D Bm

That’s why it hurts so bad to hear the words

F#m G

Keep on falling from your mouth

Falling from your mouth

[Chorus]

D C Em Am F

Tell me why

C Em Am F

Why?

[Verse 2]

I may be mad

I may be glad

Am F

I may be viciously unkind

But I still can read what you are thinking

What you are thinking

What you thinking

I’ve heard it said too many times

You be better off

Am F C

Besides, why can’t you see this boat is sinking?

This boat is sinking

[Pre-chorus 2]

D Bm

Let’s go down to Waters Edge

F#m G

We can cast away these stones

D Bm

Some things are better left unsaid

F#m G

They still turn me inside out

Turn me inside out

[Chorus]

D C Em Am F

Tell me why

You tell me

[Bridge]

This is a book I never read

The words I never said

The path I’ll never tread

The dreams I’ll dream instead

The drink I step and spilled

Tears that we shed

The fear, Madrid

The conscious inside my head

These are the years we spent

This is what they represenT

This is how I feel

Do you even know I feel?

Cause if you know

I don’t think you know

How can you know?

You never ask me

[Chorus]

C Em Am F

Why

C Em Am F

Why?

[Outro]

C Em Am F

About Why Chords by The Fray

Learn how to play Why by The Fray with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Why chords”, “Why guitar chords”, or “The Fray Why 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 chords and for experienced players who want accurate Why lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am, F, D, Bm, F#m.

FAQ — Why by The Fray

How do I play "Why" by The Fray on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Why" by The Fray on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Why" by The Fray free?

Yes. The chords for "Why" by The Fray are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Why" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Why" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Why"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Why" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Why" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Why" by The Fray with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Fray below.

What key is "Why" in?

The chords for "Why" show the original chord names (including C, Am, F, D, Bm, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.