Why Shouldn't We

by Mary Chapin Carpenter
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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 should n’t (Bb)we?

Why should n’t (Bb)we?

Why should n’t (Bb)we?

Why

Why

(Bb)should n’t we?

Why Shouldn't We — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Why Shouldn't We" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

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

About “Why Shouldn't We

Why does "Why Shouldn't We" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Why Shouldn't We".
What key is "Why Shouldn't We" by Mary Chapin Carpenter played in?
Why Shouldn't We is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Why Shouldn't We"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Why Shouldn't We" 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 Shouldn't We"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Why Shouldn't We"?
"Why Shouldn't We" was originally performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Why Shouldn't We"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, Dm, F, Fsus4.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Why Shouldn't We"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Why Shouldn't We".
Can I see all the notes in "Why Shouldn't We"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.

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