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Why

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[Verse 1]
Cmaj7
I know a girl, she's like a curse
F
We want each other, no one will break first
Am
So many nights, trying to find someone new
Dm/F
They don't mean nothing compared to her, and I know
[Pre-Chorus]
Cmaj7
When people ask about us, now, we just brush it off
F
I don't know why we act like it means nothing at all
Am
I wish that I could tell you that you're all that I want, yeah
                                                        Dm/F
[Chorus]
Cmaj7
I pretend that
F
I'm not ready
          Am
Why do we put each other through hell?
             Dm/F
Why can't we just get over ourselves?
    Cmaj7
And you say "hi" like
F
You just met me
          Am
Why do we put each other through hell?
             Dm/F
Why can't we just get over ourselves?
             Cmaj7
Why can't we just get over ourselves?
[Instrumental]
F   Am   Dm/F
[Verse 2]
Cmaj7
When I hear you sing, it gets hard to breathe
F
Can't help but think every song's about me
    Am
And every line, every word that I write
Dm/F
You are the muse in the back of my mind, oh
[Pre-Chorus]
Cmaj7
Don't wanna ask about it 'cause you might brush it off
F
I'm afraid you think that it means nothing at all
Am
I don't know why I won't admit that you're all I want
                                               Dm/F
[Chorus]
Cmaj7
I pretend that
F
I'm not ready
          Am
Why do we put each other through hell?
             Dm/F
Why can't we just get over ourselves?
    Cmaj7
And you say "hi" like
F
You just met me
          Am
Why do we put each other through hell?
             Dm/F
Why can't we just get over ourselves?
[Instrumental]
Cmaj7F AmDm/F
        x2
[Chorus]
Cmaj7
I pretend that
F
I'm not ready
          Am
Why do we put each other through hell?
             Dm/F
Why can't we just get over ourselves?
    Cmaj7
And you say "hi" like
F
You just met me
          Am
Why do we put each other through hell?
             Dm/F
Why can't we just get over ourselves?
[Outro]
Cmaj7
I know a girl, she's like a curse
F
We want each other, no one will break first
Am
So many nights, trying to find someone new
Dm/F
They don't mean nothing compared to you

Why chords and lyrics

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

[Verse 1]
[Pre-Chorus]
                                                        Dm/F
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
F   Am   Dm/F
[Verse 2]
[Pre-Chorus]
                                               Dm/F
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
Cmaj7  F  Am  Dm/F  x2
[Chorus]
[Outro]

Why Chords by Shawn Mendes

Learn how to play Why by Shawn Mendes with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Why chords”, “Why guitar chords”, or “Shawn Mendes 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 Cmaj7, F, Am, Dm/F.

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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.

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

What key is "Why" in?

The chords for "Why" show the original chord names (including Cmaj7, F, Am, Dm/F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.