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Why Daddy Why chords by
Bobby Darin
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Key: C major•
Verse 1
C
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I looked in to say goodnight to my boy
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He asked me this as he hugged his toy
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Why, daddy,
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C
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why did my mother go away
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Where is she now,
G
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C
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will she be back so we can play
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How do you answer little boys why
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His pleading words brought
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a tear to my eye
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Why, Daddy,
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why did my mother go away
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Where is she now,
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C
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will she be back so we can play
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He looked up at me and held out his hand
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An d whispered to me,
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I just don't understand
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Why, daddy,
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why did my mother go away
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Where is she now,
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will she be back so we can play
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Finally, I said, she'll be back in a while
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And then he would have
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a baby brother child
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But he said, why daddy,
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why did my mother go away?
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Where is she now?
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Will she be back so we can play?
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • F

  • Am

  • G

  • Em

  • Dm

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Why Daddy Why by Bobby Darin is C major.

The primary chords used in Why Daddy Why are C, F, Am, G, Em, Dm.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Why Daddy Why is approximately 120 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Why Daddy 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 Why Daddy Why. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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