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(C#5)Yah, ahh, (A5)ahh, yah, ahh, yah, ahh, yah, yah.
Why not?
Why (B5)not?
You (E5)act like you don’t know me when you (C#5)see me on the street.
You’re (E5)mak in’ like I turn you (A5)off when I (C#5)know you think I’m sweet.
(E5)It don’t have to be like (A5)that.
I (C#5)guess you’re in se cure.
(Asus2)If you say what’s on your mind I might an swer sure.
So I (E5)walk a lit tle slow er and I (B5)try to catch your eye.
In (E5)Some times it’s so hard to (A5)see the (C#5)good things pass ing by.
And (E5)there may nev er be a (A5)sign.
No (C#5)flash ing ne on light
(Asus2)tell ing you to make your move, or when the time is right.
(CN.C.)So, (C#m7)why not, (Asus2)why not, (E)take a cra zy chance?
(C#m7)Why not, (Asus2)why not, (E)do a cra zy dance?
(C#m7)If you lose the mo ment, (E)you might lose a lot.
So, (Asus2)why (E)not?
Why not?
(E5)Why not take a (A5)cra zy chance?
(C#5)Why not take a (B5)cra zy chance?
You (E5)al ways dress in yel low when you (B5)want to dress in gold.
In (E5)stead of list’n in’ to your (A5)heart you (C#5)do just what you’re told.
And (E5)You keep wait ing where you (A5)are.
For (C#5)what, you’ll nev er know.
(Asus2)Let’s just get in to your car and go the ba by go.
(CN.C.)So, (C#m7)why not, (Asus2)why not, (E)take a cra zy chance?
(C#m7)Why not, (Asus2)why not, (E)do a cra zy dance?
(C#m7)If you lose the mo ment, (E)you might lose a lot.
So, (Asus2)why (E)not?
Why not?
(E5)Why not take a (A5)cra zy chance?
(C#5)Why not take a (B5)cra zy chance?
You (B5)Oh,
(A5)I could be the (E5)one for you.
(B5)Oh (C#5)yeah, may be yes, may be no.
(B5)Oh,
(A5)it could be the (E5)thing to do.
What I’m say in’ is you (A5)got ta let me know.
(E5)Mmm, ahh, ahh, yah, ahh, yah, ahh, yah (Asus2)ahh.
(E5)Mmm, ahh, ahh, yah, ahh, yah, ahh, yah, (Asus2)yah.
You’ll (C#m7)nev er get to heav en or (Bsus)e ven to L.
A.
(Bbdim)if you don’t be lieve there’s a way.
Why not, (Asus2)why not (E)take a star fron the sky.
(C#m7)Why not, (Asus2)why not (E)spread your wings and fly.
(CN.C.)Oh, (C#m7)it might take a lit tle and (E)it might take a lot but (Asus2)why (E)not?
Why not?
Why not Take a cra zy chance.
(E)take a cra zy chance?
Why not Do a cra zy dance.
(E)Do a cra zy dance.
(C#m7)If you lose the mo ment, (E)you might lose a lot.
So, (Asus2)why (E)not,
why not?
Why Not — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Why Not" by Hilary Duff: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 100 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 Not”
- What key is "Why Not" by Hilary Duff played in?
- Why Not is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Why Not"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Why Not" 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 Not"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Why Not"?
- "Why Not" was originally performed by Hilary Duff. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Why Not"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Apow, Asus2, Bbdim, Bpow, Bsus4, C, C#m7, C#pow, +3 more.
- What other songs by Hilary Duff can I play here?
- Try "COME CLEAN", "SOMEONE'S WATCHING OVER ME", "SO YESTERDAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Why Not" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Why Not" by Hilary Duff. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Why Not" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Why Not" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.