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Why Do You Punish Me

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[Intro]
  D  D7 D7 G
|  |  |  |  |
[Verse 1]
G                         C      G
 Why do you punish me for loving you?
                D                      G
You're counting my mistakes, how about yours?
                            C         G
Why do you sentence me?  To nights of tears
           D                                            G
Convicting all these dreams, I've dreamed for all these years
[Chorus]
   C                                   G
My heart cries out behind these prison bars
             D                 A              D
It pleads to you for your true love to set it free
           G              C      G
Why do you punish me?  Is love a crime?
            D                D7             G
If so, I'll spend a lifetime loving serving time
[Interlude]
  G  G  GC  G
|  |  |   |  |
  G  DD7 D7 G
|  |   |  |  |
(fiddle part)
  G  G  GC  G
|  |  |   |  |
  G  D  D  G  G
|  |  |  |  |  |
(piano part)
[Chorus]
   C                                   G
My heart cries out behind these prison bars
             D                 A              D
It pleads to you for your true love to set it free
           G              C      G
Why do you punish me?  Is love a crime?
            D                D7             G
If so, I'll spend a lifetime loving serving time

Why Do You Punish Me chords and lyrics

Free chords for Why Do You Punish Me by Johnny Cash. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
| D | D7 | D7 | G |
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Interlude]
| G | G | G C | G |
| G | G | G C | G |
[Chorus]

Why Do You Punish Me Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Why Do You Punish Me by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Why Do You Punish Me chords”, “Why Do You Punish Me guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Why Do You Punish Me 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 Do You Punish Me chords and for experienced players who want accurate Why Do You Punish Me lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, D7, G, C, A.

Frequently asked questions about Why Do You Punish Me

How do I play "Why Do You Punish Me" by Johnny Cash on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Why Do You Punish Me" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Why Do You Punish Me"?

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

Is "Why Do You Punish Me" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Why Do You Punish Me" by Johnny Cash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Johnny Cash below.

What key is "Why Do You Punish Me" in?

The chords for "Why Do You Punish Me" show the original chord names (including D, D7, G, C, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.