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Why Lyrics by Josh Ritter

Bringing in the Darlings

2012

Why can't you try to be happy?
Why must you always be sad?
Why spend your only life waitin'
To have what you know you can have?

Why spend your only life hopin'?
What a torture to be always blue, darlin'
Why spend your only life waiting
To do what you know you can do?

What's the worst thing that could possibly happen to you?

Why spend your only life hopin'?
What a torture to be always blue, darlin'
Why spend your only life waitin'
To do what you know you can do?
Why spend your only life waitin'
To do what you know you can do?

About “Why” by Josh Ritter

Read the complete lyrics to "Why" by Josh Ritter from the album "Bringing in the Darlings" in 2012. 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 Pop.

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

"Why" appears on "Bringing in the Darlings" in 2012.

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