I Don't Know Why — Shawn Colvin
Chords and lyrics for I Don't Know Why by Shawn Colvin (key of E, capo 2).
Verse 1
[D]I don't know why the sky is so blue.
[A7]And I don't know why I'm so in love with you.
[D/F#]But if there were no music, then I would not get through.
[D]And I don't know why I know these things, but I do.
Verse 2
[D]I don't know why, but somewhere dreams come true.
[A7]And I don't know where, but there'll be a place for you.
[D/F#]And every time you look that way, I would lay down my life for you.
[D]I don't know why, I know these things, but I do.
Verse 3
[D]I don't know why, but some will make you cry.
[A7]And I don't know how, but I will get you by, I will try.
[D/F#]They're not trying to cause you pain, they're just afraid of loving you.
[D]I don't know why, I know these things, but I do.
Verse 4
[D]I don't know why, the trees grow so tall.
[A7]And I don't know why I don't know anything at all.
[D/F#]But if there were no music, then I would not get through.
[D]I don't know why I know these things, but I do.
[D]I don't know why I know these things, but I do.