Don't Ask Me Why

by Billy Joel

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(Bb)All (Cm7)the (Bb)wait ers (Cm7)in (Bb)your (C7)grand (Dm7)ca (C7)fé

(F7)leave (Gm7)their (F7)ta bles (Gm7)when (F7)you (Bb)blink.

(Eb)Oh,

(Bb)ev (Cm7)’ry (Bb)dog must (Cm7)have (Bb)its (C7)ev (Dm7)’ry (C7)day,

(F7)ev (Gm7)’ry (F7)drunk must (Gm7)have (F7)his (Bb)drink.

Don’t wait

for an swers;

just take

your chanc es;

don’t ask

me why.

(Bb)All (Cm7)your (Bb)life you (Cm7)had (Bb)to (C7)stand (Dm7)in (C7)line.

(F7)Still (Gm7)you’re (F7)stand ing (Gm7)on (F7)your (Bb)feet.

(Eb)Oh,

(Bb)all (Cm7)your (Bb)choic es (Cm7)made (Bb)you (C7)change (Dm7)your (C7)mind.

(F7)Now (Gm7)your (F7)cal en (Gm7)dar’s (F7)com (Bb)plete.

Don’t wait

for an swers;

just take

your chanc es;

don’t ask

me why.

(Eb)Mm,

(F)you can say the hu man heart is on ly make be lieve,

and (F)I am on ly fight ing fire with (Bb)fire.

But (G)you are still a vic tim of the ac ci dents you leave,

as (G7)sure as I’m a vic tim of de si

(F7)yi yi re.

(Bb)All (Cm7)the (Bb)ser vants (Cm7)in (Bb)your (C7)new (Dm7)ho (C7)tel

(F7)throw (Gm7)their (F7)ros es (Gm7)at (F7)your (Bb)feet.

(Eb)Oh,

(Bb)Fool (Cm7)them (Bb)all, but, (Cm7)ba (Bb)by, (C7)I (Dm7)can (C7)tell.

(F7)You’re (Gm7)no (F7)stran ger (Gm7)to (F7)the (Bb)street.

Don’t ask

for fa vors.

Don’t talk

to stran gers.

Don’t ask

me why.

Don’t (Eb)ask me why

Don't Ask Me Why by Billy Joel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't Ask Me Why” by Billy Joel in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Don't Ask Me Why" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Don't Ask Me Why"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Don't Ask Me Why" use?
Just 15 chords: Bb, Bb7, C, C7, Cm7, D7, Dm7, Eb, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Billy Joel songs work for kids?
Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.