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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Why" by Annie Lennox: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- Can I sing "Why" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Why" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Why" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Why" by Annie Lennox. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Why" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Why" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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