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Dont Ask Me Why

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[Intro]
GC
  (x4)
[Verse 1]
G                         A7
all your waiters in your grand cafe
D7                            G      C
leave their tables when you blink, oooh
G                         A7
every dog must have his every day
D7                          G
every drunk must have his drink
[Chorus]
        B7        Em           G7         A7
don't wait for answers, just take your chances,
       D7     G   C G
don't ask me why
[Verse 2]
G                         A7
all your life you had to stand in line,
D7                              G   C
still you're standing on your feet,ooh
G                           A7
all your choices made you change your mind,
D7                       G
now your calendar's complete
[Chorus]
        B7        Em            G7        A7
don't wait for answers, just take your chances,
       D7     G   C G
don't ask me why
[Bridge]
D                               C
you can say the human heart is only make believe
D                             G
i am only fighting fire with fire
E                   A
you are still the victim of the accidents you leave
E                         A7
sure as i'm a victim of desire
[Verse 3]
G                         A7
all your servants in your new hotel,
D7                          G   C
throw their roses at your feet,ooh
G                      A7
fool them all but baby i can tell,
D7                          G
you're no stranger to the street,
[Chorus]
        B7     Em            G7       A7
don't ask for favors, don't talk to strangers,
       D7     G   C G
don't ask me why
[Piano Solo]
D  C  D  G
 -  -  - 
E7 A7 E7 A7 D7
 -  -  -  - 
[Verse 4]
G                     A7
yesterday you were an only child,
D7                          G    C
now your ghosts have gone away, ooh,
G                          A7
you can kill them in the classic style,
D7                      G
now you parlez-vous français,
[Chorus]
       B7        Em          G7         A7
don't look for answers, you took your chances,
      D7      G    C G
don't ask me why

Dont Ask Me Why chords and lyrics

Free chords for Dont Ask Me Why by Billy Joel. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
G C (x4)
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Verse 3]
[Chorus]
[Piano Solo]
D - C - D - G
E7 - A7 - E7 - A7 - D7
[Verse 4]
[Chorus]

Dont Ask Me Why Chords by Billy Joel

Learn how to play Dont Ask Me Why by Billy Joel with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Dont Ask Me Why chords”, “Dont Ask Me Why guitar chords”, or “Billy Joel Dont Ask Me 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 Dont Ask Me Why chords and for experienced players who want accurate Dont Ask Me Why lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, A7, D7, B7, Em.

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Can I transpose "Dont Ask Me Why" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Dont Ask Me Why"?

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Is "Dont Ask Me Why" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Dont Ask Me Why" by Billy Joel with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Billy Joel below.

What key is "Dont Ask Me Why" in?

The chords for "Dont Ask Me Why" show the original chord names (including G, C, A7, D7, B7, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.