Other arrangements of Why Shouldn't We
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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?
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Why Shouldn't We — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Why Shouldn't We" by Mary Chapin Carpenter: 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 F, 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 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 F 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 there a karaoke version of "Why Shouldn't We" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Why Shouldn't We" by Mary Chapin Carpenter. 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 Shouldn't We" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 Shouldn't We" 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.