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Key: F# minor
Intro 1
Em
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D
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Am
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C
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D#
D#
6

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G
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C#dim
C#dim
4

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Don't wanna try this out,
Verse 1

Em
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tellin' you how it felt
C
C

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Possible stuff slows down,
Em
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carry yourself around
C
C

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Why are you gonna go see those
Em
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that forgot you
Verse 2
Am
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Why start lately
C
C

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Em
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If you're ready
Am
Am

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Tell me softly
A
A

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Might seem shady
Verse 3
Em
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D#aug
D#aug
4

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"Honestly I don't know
G
G

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C#dim
C#dim
4

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why you try?"
C
C

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Verse 4

Em
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So I tried to tell them
C
C

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How can you fill your time with
Em
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plenty of dirt and grime
C
C

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Sing me your blues and I'm
Em
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happy to pass on me
C
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Why are you gonna go leave the
Em
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ones that love you?
Verse 5
Am
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Why start lately
C
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If you're ready
Am
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Tell me softly
A
A

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Em
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Might seem shady
Verse 6
Cm
Cm
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D#aug
D#aug
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"Honestly I don't
G
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C#dim
C#dim
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know why you try?"
Em
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So I tried to show them how
Interlude 1
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Don't wanna try this out,
Verse 7
Am
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Em
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tellin' you how it felt
Am
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Possible stuff slows down,
C
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carry yourself around
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Why are you gonna go see
C
C

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those that forgot you
Verse 8
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Why start lately
C
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If you're ready
Am
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A
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Tell me softly
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Might seem shady
Verse 9
G
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Honestly I don't know why you try?
Outro 1
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D#aug
D#aug
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D#aug
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Chords
  • Em

  • D

  • Am

  • C

  • A

  • D#

    6
  • G

  • C#dim

    4
  • D#aug

    4
  • Cm

    3

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Why Try by Ginger Root is F# minor.

The primary chords used in Why Try are F#m, E, Bm, D, B, E#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F#m, E, Bm, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Why Try is approximately 113 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Why Try 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 Try. 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 Ginger Root.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Why Try 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 Why Try by Ginger Root on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.