title: Why (Lionel Richie song)
text: # Why (Lionel Richie song)
  
  "Why" is a song by American singer Lionel Richie. It was written by Richie along with Sean Garrett and Chuckii Booker for his eighth studio album Coming Home (2006). Production on the song was helmed by Richie and Garrett, while Booker is credited as a co-producer. "Why" was initially considered as the album's second single, but "What You Are" became the official selection. In the United Kingdom, the song was released as the album's third single in December 2006.
  
  ## Track listing
  
  Notes
  
  * signifies a co-producer
  