Tell me why, why, why Tell me why, why, why. Mail it today If it's only to say That you're leaving me. Why don’t you write m? A letter would brighten My loneliest evening Mail it today If it’s only to say That you’re leaving me. Tuesday, never got a word, Wednesday, Thursday, ain't no sign, Drank a half a bottle of iodine. Why Tell me why Why Why Why don't you write me, A letter would brighten My loneliest evening. It was originally written& sung by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel on their 1970 album Bridge Over Troubled Water. Why don't you write me Why Don't You Write Me is a song that appeared in A Day With The Animals. (La, la, la) Monday morning, sitting in the sun Hoping and wishing for the mail to come. Why Don't You Write Me Lyrics: Why don't you write me / I'm out in the jungle / I'm hungry to hear you / Send me a card / I am waiting so hard / To be near you / (La, la, la) / Why don't you write?