Why Do I Love You?

by Jerome Kern
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Lyrics

(Ab)I’m walk

ing on the air, dear,

for life is (Eb7)fair, dear,

to (Ab6)lov

(Eb7)ers.

(Ab)I’m in

the sev enth heav en.

(There’s more than (C)sev en,

my (G7)heart dis (C)cov

ers.)

(Eb7)In this sweet, im (Ab)prob a ble and un (Eb9)real

(Eb7)world,

(Eb7)find ing you has (Ab)giv en me my i (Bbm7)deal

(Eb7)world.

(Ab)Why do I love (Abdim7)you?

(Eb7)Why do you love me?

(Ab)Why should there be (Ab6)two

(Eb7)hap py as we?

(Ab)Can you see

the why or (Bbm7)where

(Eb7)fore

(Ab6)I should be

the one you (Bbm7)care

(Eb7)for?

(Ab)You’re a luck y (Abdim7)boy;

(Eb7)I am luck y too.

(Ab)All our dreams of (Ab6)joy

(Eb7)seem to come true.

(Ab7)May be that’s

be cause you (Dbmaj7)love

(Bb)me.

(Ab)May be that’s why (Bbm7)I (Eb7)love (Ab)you!

(Ab)Why do I love (Abdim7)you?

(Eb7)Why do you love me?

(Ab)Why should there be (Ab6)two

(Eb7)hap py as we?

(Ab)Can you see

the why or (Bbm7)where

(Eb7)fore

(Ab6)I should be

the one you (Bbm7)care

(Eb7)for?

(Ab)You’re a luck y (Abdim7)boy;

(Eb7)I am luck y too.

(Ab)All our dreams of (Ab6)joy

(Eb7)seem to come true.

(Ab7)May be that’s

be cause you (Dbmaj7)love

(Bb)me.

(Ab)May be that’s why (Bbm7)I (Eb7)love (Ab)you!

(Ab)you!

Why Do I Love You? — Piano Lead Sheet

"Why Do I Love You?" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Db, 120 BPM.

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

About “Why Do I Love You?

Where are the chord symbols for "Why Do I Love You?" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Why Do I Love You?" is in Db.
What key is "Why Do I Love You?" by Jerome Kern played in?
Why Do I Love You? is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Why Do I Love You?"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Why Do I Love You?" 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 Do I Love You?"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Why Do I Love You?"?
"Why Do I Love You?" was originally performed by Jerome Kern. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Why Do I Love You?"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Ab, Ab6, Ab7, Abdim7, Bbm7, C, Cm7, Dbmaj7, +5 more.
What other songs by Jerome Kern can I play here?
Try "SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES", "NOBODY ELSE BUT ME", "DON'T EVER LEAVE ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Why Do I Love You?" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Why Do I Love You?" is in the key of Db at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Why Do I Love You?"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Db, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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