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Why Lyrics by Andrew Garfield

tick, tick... BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)

2021

[JON]
When I was nine
Michael and I
Entered a talent show down at the Y

9 A.M., went to rehearse by some stairs
Mike couldn't sing
But I said, "No one cares"

We sang "Yellow Bird" and "Let's Go Fly A Kite"
Over and over and over
'Til we got it right

When we emerged from the Y.M.C.A.
Three o'clock sun had made the grass hay

I thought
Hey, what a way to spend a day
Hey, what a way to spend a day
I make a vow
Right here and now
I'm gonna spend my time this way

When I was sixteen
Michael and I
Got parts in Wеst Side at White Plains High

Three o'clock, went to rеhearse in the gym
Mike played "Doc", who did not sing
Fine with him

We sang, "Got a rocket in your pocket"
And "The Jets are gonna have their day, tonight"
Over and over and over
'Til we got it right

When we emerged, wiped out by that play
Nine o'clock, stars and moon lit the way

I thought
Hey, what a way to spend a day
Hey, what a way to spend a day
I made a vow
I wonder now
Am I cut out to spend my time this way?

I'm twenty-nine
Michael and I
Live on the west side of SoHo, N.Y.

9 A.M., I write a lyric or two
Mike sings his song now on Mad Avenue

I sing, "Come to your senses
Defenses are not the way to go"
Over and over and over
And over, and over, and over, and over
'Til I get it right

When I emerge from B Minor or A
Five o'clock, diner calls, "I'm on my way"

I think
Hey, what a way to spend a day
Hey, what a way to spend a day
I make a vow
Right here and now
I'm gonna spend my time this way

I'm gonna spend my time this way
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Andrew Garfield

Andrew Garfield

About “Why” by Andrew Garfield

Read the complete lyrics to "Why" by Andrew Garfield from the album "tick, tick... BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)" in 2021. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, Musicals, Pop.

"Why" is performed by Andrew Garfield. from the album "tick, tick... BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)" in 2021 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Why", explore more songs by Andrew Garfield using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Why" is credited to Andrew Garfield. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Why" appears on "tick, tick... BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)" in 2021.

Visit the Andrew Garfield artist page at /artist/andrew-garfield for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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