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I am (D)driv ing up Eight y (D)five in the kind of (D)morn ing that lasts all (D)af ter noon.
I’m just stuck in side the gloom.
Four more (D)ex its to my a (D)part ment, but I am (D)tempt ed to keep the (D)car in drive,
I’m and leave it all be hind.
Be cause I
won der some times
a bout the out come
of a still
ver dict less life.
Am I (D)liv ing it right?
Am I (D)liv ing it right?
Am I (D)liv ing it right?
Why,
why,
Geor gia, why?
I rent a (D)room and I fill the (D)spac es with wood in (D)plac es to make it (Gmaj7)feel like home.
But all I feel’s a lone.
It might be a (Gmaj7)quar ter life cri sis,
or just the stir ring in my soul.
(D)Ei ther way, I
So what, so I’ve got a smile on,
but it’s hid ing the qui et su per sti tions in my head.
Don’t be (C)lieve me,
don’t be (C)lieve me
when I (Em7)say (Dsus2)I’ve (Gm)got
(Fsus2)it down.
Ev ’ry (D)bod y is just a (D)stran ger, but that’s the (D)dan ger in go ing (Gmaj7)my own way.
I guess it’s the price I have to pay, yeah, (D)yeah.
Still, (Em)“ev ’ry thing hap pens for a rea son” is no rea son not to ask my self if I’m (D)liv ing it right?
Am I (D)liv ing it right?
Am I (D)liv ing it right?
Why,
tell me why,
why,
why,
Geor gia, why?
Why Georgia — Simple Sheet Music
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"Why Georgia" 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 G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Why Georgia”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Why Georgia"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Why Georgia" by John Mayer played in?
- Why Georgia is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Why Georgia"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Why Georgia" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Why Georgia"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Why Georgia"?
- "Why Georgia" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Why Georgia"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: A, A7, Bbsus2, C, C6, Csus2, D, Dsus2, +10 more.
- What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
- Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Why Georgia". Key of G, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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