Does "Why Shouldn't We" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Why Shouldn't We" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.

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

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Why Shouldn't We — Piano Lead Sheet

"Why Shouldn't We" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

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 should n’t (Bb)we? Why should n’t (Bb)we? Why should n’t (Bb)we? Why Why (Bb)should n’t we?

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Bb
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Mary Chapin Carpenter

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How to Play "Why Shouldn't We" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
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Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
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Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
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Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.