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It's Not for Me to Understand chords by
Willie Nelson
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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I passed a home the other day
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The yard was filled with kids at play
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And on the sidewalk of this home
D
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A little boy stood all alone
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Verse 2

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His smiling face was sweet and kind
C
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But I could see the boy was blind
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He listened to the children play
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I bowed my head and there I prayed
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Verse 3

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Dear Lord above, why must this be
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And then these words came down to me
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After all, you're just a man
D
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And it's not for you to understand
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Verse 4
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It's not for you to reason why
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G

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You too are blind without my eyes
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So question not what I command
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'Cause it's not for you to understand
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Interlude 1
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Verse 5
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Now when I pray my prayer is one
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I pray his will, not mine be done
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After all, I'm just a man
D
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And it's not for me to understand
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Chords

  • G

  • D

  • C

  • F

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of It's Not for Me to Understand by Willie Nelson is G major.

The primary chords used in It's Not for Me to Understand are G, D, C, F.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, D, C, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of It's Not for Me to Understand is approximately 118 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of It's Not for Me to Understand 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 It's Not for Me to Understand. 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 Willie Nelson.

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