Why Can't I?

by Liz Phair
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Lyrics

Get a load of me, get a load of you, walk ing down the street you and I hard ly know you.

It’s just like we were meant to be.

too?

Hold ing hands with you, and we’re out at night.

Got a girl friend; you say it is n’t right.

And I’ve got some one wait ing, too.

What if this is just the be gin ning?

We’re (F6)al read y wet and we’re gon na go swim ming.

Why (Eb5)can’t I (Bb5)breathe when ev er I (F5)think a bout you?

Why (Eb5)can’t I (Bb5)speak when ev er I (F5)talk a bout you?

It’s in ev i ta ble.

It’s a fact that we’re (F5)gon na get down to it.

So tell me, why (Eb5)can’t I (Bb5)breathe when ev er I (F5)think a bout you?

Is n’t this the best part of break ing up, find ing some one else you can’t I get e nough of,

some one who wants to be with you, too?

It’s an itch we know we are gon na scratch.

Gon na take a while for this egg to hatch,

but would n’t it be beau ti ful?

Here we go, we’re at the be gin ning.

We (F6)have n’t fucked yet, but we’re my na head’s spin ning.

Why (Eb5)can’t I (Bb5)breathe when ev er I (F5)think a bout you?

Why (Eb5)can’t I (Bb5)speak when ev er I (F5)talk a bout you?

It’s in ev i ta ble.

It’s a fact that we’re (F5)gon na get down to it.

So tell me, why (Eb5)can’t I (Bb5)breathe when ev er I (F5)think a bout you?

(Gm7)High e nough for you to make me (Ebmaj9)won der where it’s go ing.

(Gm7)High e nough for you to pull me (Ebmaj9)un der.

Some thing’s grow ing out of this that we can’t con trol.

Ba by, I am (Eb)dy

in.’

Why (Eb)can’t I (Bb)breathe when ev er I (F)think a bout you?

Why (Eb)can’t I (Bb)speak when ev er I (F)talk a bout you?

(G5)Why (Eb5)can’t I (Bb5)breathe when ev er I (F5)think a bout you?

Why (Eb5)can’t I (Bb5)speak when ev er I (F5)talk a bout you?

It’s in ev i ta ble.

It’s a fact that we’re (F5)gon na get down to it.

So tell me, why (Eb5)can’t I (Bb5)breathe when ev er I (F5)think a bout you?

(When ev er I think a bout you.) (When ev er I think a bout you.) (When ev er I think a bout you.

(When ev er (Ebmaj9)I think a bout) you.

Why Can't I? — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Why Can't I?" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Why Can't I?

Can I play "Why Can't I?" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Why Can't I?" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Why Can't I?" by Liz Phair played in?
Why Can't I? 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 "Why Can't I?"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Why Can't I?" 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 "Why Can't I?"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Why Can't I?"?
"Why Can't I?" was originally performed by Liz Phair. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Why Can't I?"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bbpow, Eb, Ebmaj, Ebmaj9, Ebpow, F, +6 more.
Can a complete beginner play "Why Can't I?"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Why Can't I?" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Why Can't I?"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Why Can't I?" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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