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Why Not Me Chords

Learn to play “Why Not Me” by Enrique Iglesias on guitar — played in the key of G, using G, D, Em and C. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:GDEmC

Chords for Why Not Me

Key: GBPM: 90Difficulty: Easy
G
3
90
GEscaping nights without
Dyou with shadows on the Emwall
 My mind is running Cwild
 trying hard not to Gfall
 You told me that you Dlove me
 but say I'm just a Emfriend
 my heart is broken up Cinto pieces
 Cos i Gknow I'll never free my Dsoul
 it's trapped Embetween
 true love and being Calone
 When my eyes are Gclosed
 the greatest story Dtold
 I woke and my Emdreams are
 shattered here on the Cfloor
GWhy oh why tell me Dwhy not me
EmWhy oh why we were Cmeant to be
 Baby I Gknow I could be Dall you need
EmWhy oh why oh Cwhy
 I wanna Glove you
 if Dyou only knew how much I Emlove you
 So Cwhy not me
GThe day after Dtomorrow
 I'll still be Emaround
 To catch you when you Cfall
 and ever let you Gdown
 you say that we're Dforever
 our love will never Emend
 I've tried to come up Cbut
 it's drowning me to Gknow
 you'll never feel my Dsoul
 It's trapped Embetween
 true love and being Calone
 when my eyes are Gclosed
 the greatest story Dtold
 i woke and my Emdreams are
 shattered here on the Cfloor
 Tell me baby...
GWhy oh why tell me why not Dme
EmWhy oh why we were meant to Cbe
 Baby I Gknow I could be Dall you need
EmWhy oh why oh Cwhy
 I wanna love Gyou
Dif you only knew how much I love Emyou
 So Cwhy not me
GYou won't ever Dknow
EmHow far we can Cgo
GYou won't ever Dknow
EmHow far we can Cgo (go)
GWhy oh why tell me why not Dme
EmWhy oh why we were meant to Cbe
 Baby I Gknow I could be all you Dneed
EmWhy oh why oh Cwhy
 I wanna love Gyou
Dif you only knew how much I love Emyou
 So Cwhy not me
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About Why Not Me

Enrique Iglesias's “Why Not Me” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 4 chords — G, D, Em and C — with the progression centred on G, D and Em. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. 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 Not Me — FAQ

What key is “Why Not Me” in?

“Why Not Me” by Enrique Iglesias is in the key of G. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Why Not Me”?

“Why Not Me” uses 4 chords: G, D, Em and C.

Is “Why Not Me” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Why Not Me” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Why Not Me”?

“Why Not Me” is performed by Enrique Iglesias.