I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)

by Frank Sinatra
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(Bb)1.All day long you’re ask ing me (Eb9)what I see in you,

(Bb)all day long I’m an swer ing, but (C9)what good does it do?

(Cm7)I have no thing (F)to ex (C#dim7)plain,

(F)I just love you, (F#dim7)love you, and I’ll (Gm7)tell you (C7)one a (F7)gain.

(Bb)I don’t know why

I (Bb6)love you like I do,

(Dm7)I don’t know why, I just (F7)do.

I don’t know why

you (Cm7)thrill me like you do,

I don’t know why, you (F)just (Bb6)do.

You (Bb)nev er (Bb7)seem to (G7)want my ro (C9)manc

(F9)ing, the (Bb)on ly time you (C7)hold me is (Cm7)when (F7)we’re (Cm7)danc (F)ing, (Bb)I don’t know why

I (G7)love you (G)like I do,

(Cm7)I don’t know why, I just (G)do.

(Bb)I don’t know why

I (Bb6)love you like I do,

(Dm7)I don’t know why, I just (F7)do.

I don’t know why

you (Cm7)thrill me like you do,

I don’t know why, you (F)just (Bb6)do.

You (Bb)nev er (Bb7)seem to (G7)want my ro (C9)manc

(F9)ing, the (Bb)on ly time you (C7)hold me is (Cm7)when (F7)we’re (Cm7)danc (F)ing, (Bb)I don’t know why

I (G7)love you (G)like I do,

(Cm7)I don’t know why, I just (G)do.

(Bb)do.

I Don't Know Why (I Just Do) — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)" by Frank Sinatra. 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 Eb, 76 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)

What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)" by Frank Sinatra in?
The backing track is in Eb at 76 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 "I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)" 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 "I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)" 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 "I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)"?
"I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)" was originally performed by Frank Sinatra. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Frank Sinatra are available?
Other accompaniments by Frank Sinatra: "All Of Me", "Deep In A Dream", "Everybody Loves Somebody". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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