What key is "Why Shouldn't We" in?

"Why Shouldn't We" by Mary Chapin Carpenter is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Why Shouldn't We" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Why Shouldn't We" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Why Shouldn't We"?

This arrangement of "Why Shouldn't We" uses 6 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, Dm, F, Fsus4.

How long does it take to learn "Why Shouldn't We" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Mary Chapin Carpenter can I play here?

Try "WHERE TIME STANDS STILL", "SHUT UP AND KISS ME", "CLOSER AND CLOSER APART". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

We be lieve in (Bb)things that we (C)can not (F)see.

Why should n’t (Bb)we, why should n’t (F)we?

Hands that heal (Bb)can set a (C)chained man (F)free.

Why should n’t (Bb)we, why should n’t (F)we?

And we be (F)lieve in (Bb)peace with in (C)ev ’ry (F)heart.

Why should n’t (Bb)we, why should n’t (F)we?

Burn ing bright ly, (Bb)bright cel ly (C)in the (F)dark.

Why should n’t (Bb)we, why should n’t (F)we?

So, come on, (Bb)dar (F)lin’, feel your spir its (F)rise.

Come on, (Bb)chil (F)dren, o pen up your (C)eyes.

God is (Bb)all a (F)round, Bud dha’s (C)at the (Dm)gate.

Al lah (Bb)hears your (F)prayers, it’s not too (C)late.

We be (F)lieve in (Bb)things that will (C)give us (F)hope.

Why should n’t (Bb)we, why

should n’t (F)we?

Let your voice be (Bb)heard, cel e (C)brate your (F)vote.

Why should n’t (Bb)we, why

should n’t (F)we?

So, come on, (Bb)dar (F)lin’, feel your spir its (F)rise.

Come on, (Bb)chil (F)dren, o pen up your (C)eyes.

God is (Bb)all a (F)round, Bud dha’s (C)at the (Dm)gate.

Al lah (Bb)hears your (F)prayers, it’s not too (C)late.

We be too (C)late.

We be (F)lieve in (Bb)things that make us all the (F)same.

Why should n’t (Bb)we, why

should n’t (F)we?

Love be longs (Bb)to all in (C)deed and (F)name.

Why should n’t (Bb)we, why

should n’t (F)we?

And we be lieve in (Bb)things that (C)can’t be (F)done.

Why should n’t (Bb)we, why

should n’t (F)we?

Lift up your (Bb)heart, put down your (F)gun.

Why should n’t (Bb)we, why

should n’t (F)we?

We be (Bb)lieve in (F)things we’re told that (C)we can’t (F)change.

Why should n’t (Fsus)we?

We had he roes (Fsus)once and we (C)will a (F)gain.

Why should n’t (Fsus)we?

So, come on, (Bb)dar (F)lin’.

Come on, (Bb)chil (F)dren.

God is (Bbsus2)all a (F)round, Bud dha’s (C)at the (Dm)gate.

Al lah (Bbsus2)hears our (F)prayers, it’s not too (C)late.

So, come on, too (C)late.

Why should n’t (Bb)we?

Why

(Bb)should n’t we?

Why Shouldn't We by Mary Chapin Carpenter

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Why Shouldn't We”

What key is "Why Shouldn't We" in?: "Why Shouldn't We" by Mary Chapin Carpenter is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Why Shouldn't We" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Why Shouldn't We" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Why Shouldn't We"?: This arrangement of "Why Shouldn't We" uses 6 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, Dm, F, Fsus4.
How long does it take to learn "Why Shouldn't We" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Mary Chapin Carpenter can I play here?: Try "WHERE TIME STANDS STILL", "SHUT UP AND KISS ME", "CLOSER AND CLOSER APART". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.