The Israelites are an institution in the world of ska music. The band was founded more than 20 years ago in Los Angeles, California, and has spent years at the forefront of the U.S. and Southern California ska scene. The Israelites have toured all across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and have performed countless concerts with the greatest names in ska and reggae music such as, The Skatalites, Lord Tanamo, Derrick Morgan, Justin Hinds, Hepcat, The English Beat, & Bad Manners, just to name a few.
Four years of hard work!This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I DON'T KNOW WHY - The Israelites From their 1997 album "Montego Bay(The Jamaican Persuasion) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tabbed by: Sliver12 Email: [email protected]
Verse 1: EC#mABEC#mAB I don't know why You love me so EC#mAB But everyday Your love for me it shows EC#mABEC#mAB You came to me when I was alone EC#mAB And wandered so far away from home
Chorus:
E Everyday Your love it grows C#m And everyday my love it shows AB And everyday You give Your love to me
Verse 2(same chords as verse 1):
I know sometimes I hurt You so But you never let me go Oh my dear Lord, make me like You So I can do the things You want me to
(Chorus)
Bridge: EC#mAB (x12)
Verse 3(same chords as verse 1):
Remember when You held my hand And You helped me to understand Then one fine day, this life will end And I'll be with You in the promise land