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Artist: Neil Young
Track: Tell Me Why

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Sailing hardships through broken harbors
Out on the waves in the night
Still the searcher must ride the dark horse
Racing alone in his fright
Tell me why
Tell me why

Is it hard to make arrangements with yourself
When you're old enough to repay but young enough to sell?

Tell me lies later, come and see me
I'll be around for a while
I am lonely but you can free me
All in the way that you smile
Tell me why
Tell me why

Is it hard to make arrangements with yourself
When you're old enough to repay but young enough to sell?

Tell me why
Tell me why

Is it hard to make arrangements with yourself
When you're old enough to repay but young enough to sell?
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Neil Young – Tell Me Why
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Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “Tell Me Why” by Neil Young?
“Tell Me Why” by Neil Young was written by Neil Young.
Q:When did Neil Young release “Tell Me Why (Live Carnegie Hall 1970)”?
Neil Young released “Tell Me Why (Live Carnegie Hall 1970)” on October 1, 2021.
Q:Who wrote “Tell Me Why” by Luff?
“Tell Me Why” by Luff was written by Neil Young.
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