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Why

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Chords are written in relation to Capo
D               D/C#         Gm/Bb
    - xx0230 ||  - x477xx ||    - x10033
G               Bm             E5
    - 320030 ||    - x24432 || (VII) - x799xx
A               A5             E/D#
    - x02230 ||    - x022xx ||     - x699xx
G/F#         E5             C#m
 - 2x0030 ||    - 022xxx ||      - x46654
Em7           A/C#         B5
  - 022030 ||  - x422xx ||       - x244xx
D5             D/C           F#m
   - x577xx ||   - x3x230 ||      - 244222
                 G/B
              ||   - x20033 ||
[Intro]
D G D G
[Verse 1]
D G D              A
Why do you always do this to me
D G D                  A
Why couldn't you just see you threw me
D    G    D                               A            D
How come you act like this like you just don't care at all
G/F#  G                G/F#                 A
Do   you expect me to believe I was the the only one to fall
G                  G/F#
I can feel, I can feel you near me
Em7                 A
Even though you're far away
G                  G/F#           Em7
I can feel, I can feel you baby why
[Chorus]
D5                    D/C#
It's not supposed to feel this way
   Bm         A5       G                  A5
I need you I need you more and more each day
D5                    D/C#
It's not supposed to hurt this way
   Bm         A5         E5       A5
I need you I need you I need you tell me
Bm                      Em7
Are you and me still together? Tell me
Bm                       Em7
You think we can last forever? Tell me...
G A
    Why?
D G D G
[Verse 2]
D G D               A
Hey listen to what we're not saying
D       G     D                     A
Let's play a different game than what we're playing
D G     D              A               D
Try to look at me and really see my heart
G/F#  G                G/F#              A
Do   you expect me to believe I'm gonna let us fall apart
G                  G/F#
I can feel, I can feel you near me
Em7               A
Even when you're far away
G                  G/F#           Em7
I can feel, I can feel you baby why
[Chorus]
D5                    D/C#
It's not supposed to feel this way
   Bm         A5       G                  A5
I need you I need you more and more each day
D5                    D/C#
It's not supposed to hurt this way
   Bm         A5         E5       G    A5
I need you I need you I need you tell me
Bm                      Em7
Are you and me still together? Tell me
Bm                       Em7
You think we can last forever? Tell me...
G A
    Why?
[Bridge]
G                       A/C#
So go and think about whatever you need to think about
            D                                        D/C
Go on and dream about whatever you need to dream about
                              G/B            Gm/Bb     A
And come back to me when you notice how you feel, you feel
G                  G/F#
I can feel, I can feel you near me
Em7                 A
Even though you're far away
G                  G/F#           Em7
I can feel, I can feel you baby why
[Chorus]
D5                    D/C#
It's not supposed to feel this way
   Bm         A5       G                  A5
I need you I need you more and more each day
D5                    D/C#
It's not supposed to hurt this way
   Bm         A5         Bm       A5   Bm
I need you I need you I need you tell me
E5                  E/D#
(VII)               
It's not supposed to feel this way
   C#m        B5       A5                 B5
I need you I need you more and more each day
E5                  E/D#
(VII)               
It's not supposed to hurt this way
   C#m        B5         A5       B5
I need you I need you I need you tell me
C#m                     F#m
Are you and me still together? Tell me
C#m                      F#m
You think we can last forever? Tell me...
A5 B5
      Why?

Why chords and lyrics

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

Chords are written in relation to Capo
D    - xx0230 || D/C# - x477xx || Gm/Bb   - x10033
G    - 320030 || Bm   - x24432 || E5(VII) - x799xx
A    - x02230 || A5   - x022xx || E/D#    - x699xx
G/F# - 2x0030 || E5   - 022xxx || C#m     - x46654
Em7  - 022030 || A/C# - x422xx || B5      - x244xx
D5   - x577xx || D/C  - x3x230 || F#m     - 244222
              || G/B  - x20033 ||
[Intro]
D G D G
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
D G D G
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]

Why Chords by Avril Lavigne

Learn how to play Why by Avril Lavigne with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Why chords”, “Why guitar chords”, or “Avril Lavigne 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 D, D/C#, Gm/Bb, G, Bm, E5.

Frequently asked questions about Why

How do I play "Why" by Avril Lavigne on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Why" by Avril Lavigne 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 Avril Lavigne free?

Yes. The chords for "Why" by Avril Lavigne 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 Avril Lavigne with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Avril Lavigne below.

What key is "Why" in?

The chords for "Why" show the original chord names (including D, D/C#, Gm/Bb, G, Bm, E5). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.