Questions chords by Tracy Chapman

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)



Verse 1:
C
If there’s something you don’t know
F
That you’d like to learn about
G
Don’t sit and mope all day I know a real good way
F                               C
To help you get things figured out
C
‘Cause learnin’ stuff is not so rough
F                        Am
In fact it’s easy if you try
C

Just ask a question that starts “Where” or “When”
G                           C
Or “Who”, “How”, “What” or “Why”

Spoken: Okay, wanna try? Okay, ummmm, I got one...

Verse 2:
C
Why do flowers bloom in springtime?
F
Because the sun turns warm in May
G
When will Elmo be a grown-up?
F                          C
You’re getting older every day - Oh good!
C
Tracy, how’d you get so smart?
F                            Am
Well, you can really learn a lot
C                                          F
By asking questions that start “Where” or “When”
G                            C
Or “Who”, “How”, “Why” or “What”

Spoken: Hey, Tracy, now you ask some questions. Okay.

Bridge:
F
Herry, what’s your favorite colour?
Am
Herry: Well, my favorite colour’s blue
G
Rosita, what does “Tu Ma Gustas” mean?
F                  C
It means, “I like you” - Oh, that’s nice!
F
And how can you and I eat just one piece of pie
Am
The best way is to share
D7
And why are grouches grouchy?
A7
I don’t know And I don’t care!

Verse 3:
C
A kid’s main job is learning
F
It’s your most important task
G
So don’t be too proud to say out loud
F                        C
“I don’t know, but I’ll ask.”
C
So look for someone nice who’ll give you good advice
F                     Am
And when you find ’em don’t be shy
C                                           F
Just ask a question that starts “Where” or “When”
G                           C
Or “Who”, “How”, “What” or “Why”
C                                           F
Just ask a question that starts “Where” or “When”
G                            C
Or “Who”, “How”, “What” or “Why”