(intro) C  Bm  C  Bm

               Em                                   G
Why lady why        can't I leave you alone
              Em                                    G
I try lady try       but the feelings too strong
                        C  Am                           G
You stay on my mind      I feel just like a fool
                Am                                     G
Why lady why                can't I get over you

(riff) C  Bm  C  Bm

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) C  Bm  C  Bm

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) C  Bm  C  Bm

(lead)
(chords to verse)