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Why Can't He Be You chords by
Loretta Lynn
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Key: Ab major•
Intro 1
Ab
Ab
4

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Fm
Fm

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Ab
Ab
4

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Fm
Fm

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Ab
Ab
4

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Fm
Fm

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Ab
Ab
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Verse 1
Ab
Ab
4

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He takes me to
Fm
Fm

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Ab
Ab
4

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Fm
Fm

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Bbm
Bbm

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Eb
Eb
6

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Bbm
Bbm

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the places you and I used to go
Eb
Eb
6

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Bbm
Bbm

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Eb
Eb
6

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Bbm
Bbm

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He tells me over and over
Eb
Eb
6

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Db
Db
4

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Ab
Ab
4

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that he loves me so
Db
Db
4

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He gives me love that I never got from you
Ab
Ab
4

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Cbdim
Cbdim

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He loves me too his love is true
Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Fm
Fm

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Ab
Ab
4

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why can't he be you
Fm
Fm

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He never fails to call and tell me
Bbm
Bbm

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Eb
Eb
6

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Bbm
Bbm

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Eb
Eb
6

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I'm on his mind
Bbm
Bbm

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Eb
Eb
6

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Bbm
Bbm

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And I'm luck_ y to have such a guy
Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Db
Db
4

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Ab
Ab
4

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I hear it all the time

And he does all the things that
Db
Db
4

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you would never do
Ab
Ab
4

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He loves me too his love is true
Cbdim
Cbdim

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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why can't he be you
Bbm
Bbm

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Ab
Ab
4

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Db
Db
4

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No he's not the one who
Ab
Ab
4

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dominates my mind and soul
Db
Db
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And I should love him so

cause he loves me I know
Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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Bbm
Bbm

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But his kisses leave me cold
Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
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He sends me flowers calls on the hour
Fm
Fm

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Bbm
Bbm

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Eb
Eb
6

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Bbm

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Eb
Eb
6

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just to prove his love
Bbm
Bbm

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Eb
Eb
6

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And my friend_ s say when he's
Bbm
Bbm

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Eb
Eb
6

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Db
Db
4

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Ab
Ab
4

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around I'm all he speaks of

And he does all the things that
Db
Db
4

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you would never do
Ab
Ab
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Cbdim
Cbdim

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He loves me too his love is true
Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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why can't he be you
Outro 1
Fm
Fm

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Chords

  • Ab

    4

  • Fm

  • Bbm

  • Eb

    6

  • Db

    4

  • Cbdim

  • Bb

Capo: 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Why Can't He Be You?

The original key of Why Can't He Be You by Loretta Lynn is Ab major.

What are the main chords for Why Can't He Be You?

The primary chords used in Why Can't He Be You are Ab, Fm, Bbm, Eb, Db, Cbdim.

Do I need a capo to play Why Can't He Be You?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Is Why Can't He Be You beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Fm, Bbm, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Why Can't He Be You?

The tempo of Why Can't He Be You is approximately 72 beats per minute.

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