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Key: D minor•
Verse 1
Am
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C
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E
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G
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Really lost my good thing now
C
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Am
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F
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E
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Really lost my good thing
Am
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You don't call, I don't cry

You don't call and I and
C
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E
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G
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We know it's over now
C
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Am
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F
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E
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We know it's over
Am
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The way I used to love her

That's the way I hate it now

The way I used to love ya
F
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C
C

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Well, don't ask why
F
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Don't ask why
F
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Am
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Don't ask why
Verse 2
C
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E
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You're goin' out of my mind
C
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Am
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E
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I'm staying out of your
Am
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Way I used to love ya

That's the way I hate it now

You know the way I used to love ya

That's the way I hate it
F
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Don't ask why
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Don't ask why
Interlude 1
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Verse 3
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Don't don't don't ask why
C
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Way I used to love ya

That's the way I hate it now
Verse 4
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You know the way I used to love ya

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F
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Don't ask why
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F
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Don't ask why
Outro 1

Why not?

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • C

  • F

  • E

  • G

  • Bb

  • Em

Capo: 5

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Don't Ask Why by The Replacements is D minor.

The primary chords used in Don't Ask Why are Dm, F, Bb, A, C, Eb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 5 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Dm, F, Bb, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Don't Ask Why is approximately 194 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Don't Ask Why using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Don't Ask Why. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Replacements.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Don't Ask Why to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Don't Ask Why by The Replacements on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.