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At some point the favorite letter in the alphabet is the letter why? Why? Because kids say it all the time! This tune is about that delicate balance of child and parent, as well as the not so delicate balance between lead singer and back-up vocalists who have an attitude.

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Letter Why

There’re 26 letters in the alphabet and I know your favorite you won’t let me forget; you say it all the time… its WHY

Why is the sky blue why is the grass green…? SCIENCE
Why do those yellow jackets sting…? SELF DEFENSE
Why does summer follow spring… IT’S A SEASON THING
Why do I have to go to bed…? NIGHTTIME
Why is one apple yellow and the other red…. DIFFERNT TYPES OF TREES
Why did you put a hat on top of my head when I go outside…? BECAUSE IT COLD AND RAINY
Why are trees tall and why am I small…? PERSPECTIVE
Why does it hurt whenever I fall…? NERVES
Why are so many games played with balls… BECAUSE ROUND THINGS ARE EASY TO THROW

So many things are different, so many things are new…NEW TO YOU
But who makes up all this stuff, who makes up all these rules?
Since I don’t know HE DON’T KNOW
I’m gonna ask you, so please tell me why, why why?

Why am I young and why are you so old…? BIRTHDAY
Why do I have to do just what I’m told…? BIRTHDAY
Why is fire hot and snow so cold…. CHEMISTRY AND YOUR NERVES
Why don’t we eat chocolate all the time…? GOOD QUESTION
Why do songs always have to rhyme…? DO THEY
Why do people put weird things up on signs everywhere… THAT DIDN’T RHYME
Why does hair grow out and also grow in… BALDNESS
Why can’t I see the bottom of my chin… GOOGLE IT
Why does a robin go bop bop bobbin is doesn’t swim it FLIES FLIES

So many things are different, so many things are new…NEW TO YOU
But who makes up all this stuff, who makes up all these rules?
Since I don’t know HE DON’T KNOW
I’m gonna ask you, so please tell me why, why why?

There’re 26 letters in the alphabet and I know your favorite you won’t let me forget; you say it all the time… it’s the color pink! YOU’RE SILLY

A b c d e f g I j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y and z
YOU DIDN’T SAY H
Uh yes I did
NO, YOU DIDN’T
No I totally said it, and that’s why!

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from Put Your Arms in the Air!, released May 25, 2019

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Cowboy Andy and The Salamanders Missoula, montana

Cowboy Andy and The Salamanders are an awesome all-ages rock band from Missoula, Montana. We are a positive thinking collaborative of accomplished singers, songwriters, and musicians who firmly believe that music is a great gateway to creative expression, exercise, wisdom, and fun! ... more

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