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Why

Release date: 11th September 2006

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"Why" is a track by Steve Hackett, from the album Wild Orchids, released 11th September 2006. Full lyrics are available below.

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Lyrics

Why

Why must you treat me like a child

Why not join me on the prom

I'd go on singing forever

But cremation won't be long

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Track details

From Wild Orchids

2006
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Wild Orchids
Wild Orchids
Steve Hackett
Release year
2006
  1. —She Moves in Memories
  2. —Blue Child
  3. —Howl
  4. —Ego and Id
  5. —The Fundamentals of Brainwashing
  6. —Cedars of Lebanon
  7. —A Girl Called Linda
  8. —Wolfwork
  9. —Down Street
  10. —Until the Last Butterfly
  11. —Transylvanian Express
  12. —To a Close
  13. —Why
  14. —Set Your Compass
  15. —Man in the Long Black Coat
  16. —A Dark Night in Toytown
  17. —Waters of the Wild
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