(intro) C5  B5  C5  B5

               E5                                   G5
Why lady why        can't I leave you alone
              E5                                    G5
I try lady try       but the feelings too strong
                        C5  A5                           G5
You stay on my mind      I feel just like a fool
                A5                                     G5
Why lady why                can't I get over you

(riff) C5  B5  C5  B5

Why lady why it was easy before
I try lady try but it ain't easy no more
to be on my way       would be the best thing to do
Why lady why can't I get over you

(riff) C5  B5  C5  B5

Why lady why can't I leave you alone
I try lady try but the feelings too strong
To be on my way       would be the best thing to do
Why lady why can't I get over you

(riff) C5  B5  C5  B5

(lead)
(chords to verse)