Lyrics
(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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Why Not" 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 E, 100 BPM.
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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.