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Why?
Why?
How ma ny times do I have to try
to (Am7)tell you
that I’m sor ry for (G)the things I’ve done.
Ooh,
but (C)when I start to try to tell you that’s when you have to tell me, hey,
this kind of trou ble’s on (G)ly just
be gun.
sink ing, this boat is sink ing.
I tell my self too ma ny (Bm9)times, why don’t you ev er learn to (D)keep your big mouth shut?
That’s why it hurts so bad to (Bm7)hear the words
that keep on fall ing from your mouth,
(Fmaj7)fall ing from your mouth,
(D9)fall ing from your mouth.
Tell me Why?
Why?
may be blind, I may be viciously
un (Am7)kind,
but I can read what (G)you’re ing.
and (C)I’ve heard it said ma times that you’d be ter be sides,
why can’t you
this (G)boat is ing?
This boat is sink ing, this boat is sink ing.
Let’s go down to the wa ter’s edge,
and we can (D)cast a way those doubts.
Some things are bet ter left un (Bm7)said,
but they still turn me in side out.
(Fmaj7)Turn in side out,
(D9)turn in side out.
Why?
Why?
This is the book I’ve nev er read, these are the words I ne ver said, this is the path I’ll nev er tread, these are the dreams I’ll (G)dream in stead, this is the joy that’s sel dom spread, these are the tears, the tears we shed, This is the fear, this is the dread, these are the con tents of my (G)head.
These are years that we have spent, and this is what they re pre sent, and this is how I feel.
Do you know how I (G)feel?
’Cos I don’t think you know how I feel,
I don’t think you know
how I feel.
I don’t think you know
how I feel.
You don’t know what I feel.
Why — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Why" by Annie Lennox. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 80 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Why”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Why" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Why".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Why" by Annie Lennox in?
- The backing track is in C at 80 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Why" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Why"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Why", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Why" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Why"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Why"?
- "Why" was originally performed by Annie Lennox. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Annie Lennox are available?
- Other accompaniments by Annie Lennox: "Into The West (from The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King)", "Love Song For A Vampire", "Precious". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Why" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Why" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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