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Why by Carly Simon

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Carly Simon

Why

Release date: 24th May 1982

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About This Track

"Why" is a single by Carly Simon, released 24th May 1982. Full lyrics are available below.

About the Artist

Carly Simon

Carly Simon

Lyrics

Why

La-di-da-di-da
La-di-da-di-da
La-di-da-di-da
La-di-da-di-da

Why does your love hurt so much?
Why?
Why does your love hurt so much?
Don't know why

You know I loved you baby
But all the while, you just betrayed me
In the warmth of our bed
All the things that you said were

La-di-da-di-da
La-di-da-di-da
La-di-da-di-da
La-di-da-di-da

Why does your love hurt so much?
Why?
Why does your love hurt so much?
Don't know why

You said our love was sacred
But you left me alone to make it
You want to come back again someday
But, darling, here's what I say

La-di-da-di-da
La-di-da-di-da
La-di-da-di-da
La-di-da-di-da

Why does your love hurt so much?
Why?
Why does your love hurt so much?

La-di-da-di-da
La-di-da-di-da
La-di-da-di-da
La-di-da-di-da

Why, why does your love hurt so much?
You say you'll come back again someday
But, darling, here's what I say

La-di-da-di-da
La-di-da-di-da

Why does your love hurt so much?
Don't know why
Why does your love hurt so much?

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Why

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