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Why Judy Why

This version of Why Judy Why was released by Billy Joel in 1971.

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Of all the people in the world that I know
You’re the best place to go when I cry, when I cry
I never asked for much before, not before
Things are changed: I need more
Tell me why Judy why

I never thought that she would say, say goodbye
But she did, and now I want to die,
I want to die I never thought that
I would need, need a friend
Oh, but I did in the end
Tell me why Judy why
Oh what a scene
It’s wrong for her to hang me up this way
Oh, where’ve you been?

‘Cause it’s so hard to make it through the day
A man my age is very young
So I’m told
Why do I feel so old?
Tell me why Judy why, Judy why

Oh what a scene
It’s wrong for her to hang me up this way
Oh, where’ve you been?
‘Cause it’s so hard to make it through the day
There’s no tomorrow
‘Cause my dream did not last
So I live in the past
Tell me why Judy why
Tell me why Judy why
Oh, tell me why Judy why

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The lyrics to Why Judy Why are the words, verses and chorus for the song released by Billy Joel in 1971. Elements of the lyrics to Why Judy Why are both direct in meaning and also metaphorical with the real meanings of the song only known by Billy Joel and any collaborating writers working on the lyrics for Why Judy Why back when it was created.

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