Don’t Know Why Chords

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm

Don’t Know Why Chords – Guitar

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm

Don’t Know Why Chords – Ukulele

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm

Don’t Know Why Chords – Piano

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm

Don’t Know Why Chords – Banjo

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm

Don’t Know Why Chords – Mandolin

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm

Don’t Know Why Chords – Harmonica

Norah Jones’s Grammy-winning debut single about longing and missed chances. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Chords used: C, Am, F, G, Dm  ·  Key: C  ·  Difficulty: Beginner

Jazz Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light, relaxed strum to match the song’s mellow feel.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
 

Verse 2

 
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
 

Chorus

 
F – C
G – Am
F
 

Verse 3

 
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
 

Chorus

 
F – C
G – Am
F
 

Bridge

 
F – C – G
F – C (×2)
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
 

Chorus

 
F – C
G – Am
F
 

Practice tip: Practice the Am-F-C-G progression slowly until you can switch chords without pausing the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Don’t Know Why"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Dm.

Is "Don’t Know Why" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Don’t Know Why" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Don’t Know Why"?

It was written by Jesse Harris, and released in 2002.