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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Don't Ask Me Why" by Billy Joel: 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 Eb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Don't Ask Me Why”
- What key is "Don't Ask Me Why" by Billy Joel played in?
- Don't Ask Me Why is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Ask Me Why"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Ask Me Why" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Don't Ask Me Why"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Don't Ask Me Why"?
- "Don't Ask Me Why" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Don't Ask Me Why"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Bb, Bb7, C, C7, Cm7, D7, Dm7, Eb, +7 more.
- What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
- Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Don't Ask Me Why" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't Ask Me Why" by Billy Joel. 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 "Don't Ask Me Why" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Don't Ask Me 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.