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Tracy Chapman - Why
CAPO: 2nd Fret
       Am
INTRO: 
Am
Why do the babies starve,
There's enough food to feed the world?
F
Why, when there're so many of us,
          G
Are there people still alone?
Am
Why are the missiles called peacekeepers,
When they're aimed to kill?
F
Why is a woman still not safe,
G
When she's in her home?
Cadd9
Love is hate
Gadd9
War is peace
Am
No is yes
F
We're all free___
         Am
But, somebody's gonna have to answer
The time is coming soon
       F
Amidst all these questions and contradictions
         G
There're some who seek the truth.  Tell me...
Am
Why do the babies starve,
When there's enough food to feed the world?
F
Why, when there're so many of us,
          G
Are there people still alone?
Am
Why are the missiles called peacekeepers,
When they're aimed to kill?
F
Why is a woman still not safe,
G
When she's in her home?
Cadd9
Love is hate
Gadd9
War is peace
Am
No is yes
F
We're all free___
         Am
But, somebody's gonna have to answer
The time is coming soon
       F
When the blind remove their blinders
         G
And the speechless speak the truth. Tell me...
Am
Why do the babies starve,
There's enough food to feed the world?
F
Why, when there're so many of us,
          G
Are there people still alone?
Am
Why are the missiles called peacekeepers,
When they're aimed to kill?
F
Why is a woman still not safe,
G
When she's in her home?
Cadd9
Love is hate
Gadd9
War is peace
Am
No is yes
F
We're all free___
Am
Yeah!

Why chords and lyrics

Free chords for Why by Tracy Chapman. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Tracy Chapman - Why
CAPO: 2nd Fret
INTRO: Am
There's enough food to feed the world?
When they're aimed to kill?
The time is coming soon
When there's enough food to feed the world?
When they're aimed to kill?
The time is coming soon
There's enough food to feed the world?
When they're aimed to kill?

Why Chords by Tracy Chapman

Learn how to play Why by Tracy Chapman with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Why chords”, “Why guitar chords”, or “Tracy Chapman 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 Am, F, G, Cadd9, Gadd9.

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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.

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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 Tracy Chapman with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Tracy Chapman below.

What key is "Why" in?

The chords for "Why" show the original chord names (including Am, F, G, Cadd9, Gadd9). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.