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? — Simple Sheet Music
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"Why Can't I?" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
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About “Why Can't I?”
- 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.