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Why Can’t You Be? Lyrics by Shelby Lynne

I Am Shelby Lynne

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You and your element of dangerous
Cheatin' death like a stranger but
Devils got your shirt tail clutched
In the palm of his hand
Double vodka on the rocks
On a plastic tray
Never fails you but it won't
Take the hours away - hey, hey, hey

Why can't you be
Why can't you be
It's plain to see you drive
Yourself crazy
Why can't you be
Why can't you be
It's plain to see you're
The only enemy

You got some stories you're afraid to tell
Tired of living in a shotgun shell
Headin' west to find the edge of
Life itself
Last I heard there were angels
Walking in Los Angeles
With their hands in their
Pockets lookin cool like me, he, he, he

Scared of lovin' cause it
Might feel good
You want to get it like you
Know you should
What the hell's wrong with
Living without the blues
You stand convicted, you
Stand accused
You're so conflicted and
Abused, ooh ooh ooh

So here's to you
Guilty of being you is the
Easiest of all the things you do

About “Why Can’t You Be?” by Shelby Lynne

Read the complete lyrics to "Why Can’t You Be?" by Shelby Lynne from the album "I Am Shelby Lynne". 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 Rock, Blues Rock, Aa (Check Description).

"Why Can’t You Be?" is performed by Shelby Lynne. from the album "I Am Shelby Lynne" 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 Can’t You Be?", explore more songs by Shelby Lynne 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 Can’t You Be?" is credited to Shelby Lynne. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Why Can’t You Be?" appears on "I Am Shelby Lynne".

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