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Why Cant I Be You

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[Intro]
  Dm BbG
|  |   | x8
[Verse]
Dm                         Bb      G
You're so gorgeous I'll do anything
     Dm                                    Bb       G
I'll kiss you from your feet to where your head begins
Dm                           Bb         G
You're so perfect, you're so right as rain
    Dm                              Bb        G
You make me make me make me make me hungry again
[Chorus]
F                         E
Everything you do is irresistible
F                           E
Everything you do is simply kissable
Dm        Bb G
Why can't I  -I be you?
Dm                 Bb G
Why can't I be you?
  Dm BbG
|  |   | x2
[Verse]
     Dm                         Bb                 G
I'll run around in circles 'til I run out of breath
     Dm                          Bb               G
I'll eat you all up or I'll just hug you to death
          Dm            Bb             G
You're so wonderful too good to be true
            Dm                      Bb           G
You make me make me make me make me hungry for you
[Chorus]
F                           E
Everything you do is simply delicate
F                            E
Everything you do is quite angelicate
Dm                 Bb G
Why can't I be you?
Dm                 Bb G
Why can't I be you?
  Dm BbG
|  |   | x2
[Verse]
    Dm                    Bb       G
You turn my head when you turn around
    Dm                   Bb     G
You turn the whole world upside down
    Dm                                       Bb             G
I'm smitten I'm bitten I'm hooked I'm cooked I'm stuck like glue
    Dm                              Bb           G
You make me make me make me make me hungry for you
[Chorus]
F                           E
Everything you do is simply dreamy
F                              E
Everything you do is quite delicious
   Dm    Bb  G
So Why can't I be you?
Dm                 Bb G
Why can't I be you?
[Outro]
Dm                 Bb G
Why can't I be you?
Dm   Bb G
Why
Dm                 Bb G
Why can't I be you?
Dm                 Bb G
Why can't I be you?
Dm                 Bb G
Why can't I be you?
Dm                 Bb G
Why can't I be you?
              Dm
You're simply elegant!!!

Why Cant I Be You chords and lyrics

Free chords for Why Cant I Be You by The Cure. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
| Dm | Bb G | x8
[Verse]
[Chorus]
| Dm | Bb G | x2
[Verse]
[Chorus]
| Dm | Bb G | x2
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Outro]

Why Cant I Be You Chords by The Cure

Learn how to play Why Cant I Be You by The Cure with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Why Cant I Be You chords”, “Why Cant I Be You guitar chords”, or “The Cure Why Cant I Be You 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 Cant I Be You chords and for experienced players who want accurate Why Cant I Be You lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, Bb, G, F, E.

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How do I play "Why Cant I Be You" by The Cure on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Why Cant I Be You" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Why Cant I Be You"?

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

Is "Why Cant I Be You" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Why Cant I Be You" in?

The chords for "Why Cant I Be You" show the original chord names (including Dm, Bb, G, F, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.