"Don't Ask Me Why" is a 1980 song by Billy Joel released as the third single from the album Glass Houses.

[5] The track contains all acoustic and Latin percussion instruments performing in an Afro-Cuban rhythmic style.

"[6] Billboard found the song to be "catchy" and felt that Joel's vocal performance sounded similar to Paul McCartney.

[7] Cash Box said it has a "crisp pop/Latin/rock rhythm" and that the lyrics deal with the "themes of success and chance.

"[8] Record World called it "one of [Joel's] easy rollin' romantic piano ballads that often become pop standards.