From the recording Stumblin Out of the Gate / WAVE
ISRC: QMS4L2200167
Written by Robert Mabe
Published by Frogtown Music (BMI)
Arranged by Robert Mabe and Jack Dunlap
Recorded by Will Shenk
Produced by Jack Dunlap, Robert Mabe and Will Shenk
Musicians
Robert Mabe: Banjo and lead vocals
Jack Dunlap: Guitar, mandolin and vocals
Alex Kimble: Bass and vocals
Mason Wright: Fiddle
Written by Robert Mabe, Jack and Robert had been performing Don't Know Why at live shows together since 2019. It was initially recorded on Robert's live album several years ago at The Bright Box Theater in Winchester, VA.
"This song looks at corrupt media, failed politicians, and a naive population….draw your own conclusions."
-Robert Mabe
Lyrics
The times they are changing
Ain't doing me no good
Always someone blaming
Not doing what they should
All those wasted hours
Playing others games
Sit and talk for hours
While your life stays the same
Don't know why
Please tell me why
Don't know why
Please tell me why
Rollin' through the motions
Follow what they say
Fighting for a power
That never looks your way
Saw it on the big screen
While sifting though the dust
If you're part of the problem
Then who else can we trust
Don't know why
Please tell me why
Don't know why
Please tell me why