Bb F A I know you're going to break my heart if I let you CHORUS: D G Why does love got to be so sad? From: Harlan L Thompson WHY DOES LOVE GOT TO BE SO SAD- Derek and the Dominos Dm C Got to find me a way Dm C Take me back to yesterday Bb F A How could I ever hope to forget you? Dm C Won't you show me a place Dm C Where I can hide my lonely face? D G Why does love got to be so sad? Eric Clapton wrote this in England with Bobby Whitlock. Why does love got to be so Sad Chords by Eric Clapton. Learn to play guitar by chord / tabs using chord diagrams, transpose the key, watch video lessons and much more. Artist: Derek and the Dominos (Eric Clapton) Song: Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad Album: Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs Year: 1970 / Amaj7: X02120 Dmaj7: XX0222 / [Intro] / … “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?” is a song by the band Derek and the Dominos from their 1970 album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.