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Why Can't I Change Chords

Here are the chords for “Why Can't I Change” by Passenger — in the key of D (D, F#m, G and A). It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Place a capo on fret 1 to match the original. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:DF#mGABmGm

Chords for Why Can't I Change

Key: DBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
D
3
90
 Intro:
D..F#m..G..D..A..Bm..F#m..A 
DWhy can\'t IF#mchange
GafterDall theseAyears?
BmWhy can\'t IF#mchange myAways?
BmI find itF#mso strange
GafterDall theseAyears
BmI\'m stillF#mmore or less theAsame
DWherever IF#mgo,
Gwhatever IDdo, whatever I knowBm 
 It justF#mcomes and goes soAsoon
BmWhatever lifeF#mbrings,
GwhateverGmsong it sings
DI\'m stillBmwhistling the same oldAtune
DWhy can\'t IF#mchange
GafterDall theseAyears?
BmWhy can\'t IF#mchange myAways?
BmI find itF#mso strange
GafterDall theseAyears
BmI\'m stillF#mmore or less theAsame
DWhoever I\'m wF#mith,
Gwhatever I tDake, whateverI givBme
 I\'m stillF#mrunning the same oldAways
BmWhatever choice IF#mmake,
Gwhatever rGmoad I take
DBut I stillBmwind up in the same oldAplace
 So whDy, why can\'t I chF#mange
 (why cant I chGange) afterDall these yAears?
BmWhy can\'t IF#mchange myAways?
 (Why can\'t I change my ways?)
 Oh,BmI find itF#mso strange
GafterDall theseAyears
BmI\'m stillF#mmore or less theAsame
 I\'m more or less the sGame, yBmeah, yAeah
 I\'m more or less the sGame, yBmeah, yAeah
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About Why Can't I Change

“Why Can't I Change” by Passenger is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 6 chords — D, F#m, G, A, Bm and Gm — with the progression centred on D, F#m and G. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Why Can't I Change — FAQ

What key is “Why Can't I Change” in?

“Why Can't I Change” by Passenger is in the key of D. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Why Can't I Change”?

“Why Can't I Change” uses 6 chords: D, F#m, G, A, Bm and Gm.

Is “Why Can't I Change” easy to play on guitar?

“Why Can't I Change” is rated Intermediate.

Do I need a capo to play “Why Can't I Change”?

Yes — place a capo on fret 1.

Who sings “Why Can't I Change”?

“Why Can't I Change” is performed by Passenger.