Tell Him

by Celine Dion

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I’m

scared,

so a fraid to (D#m)show I care,

will he think me (E)weak

if I trem ble when I (B)speak?

(D#)Oo.

Touch him,

There’s an oth er love he’s (D#m)think ing of,

may be he’s in (Emaj7)love,

(F#)I’d feel like a (D#m7)fool,

(G#m7)life can be so (C#m7)cruel, I don’t know what to (B)do.

I (Emaj7)I’ve been there (then show him) with my heart out in my (D#m)hand,

(hold him close to you) but what you must un der (D)stand, if I you can’t let the (A)chance to I love him pass you (E)by.

(A)Tell

him,

(F#m7)tell him that the sun and moon rise (Bm)in his eyes,

reach (Fdim)out to him

and (A)whis

per

(F#m7)ten der words so soft and sweet, I’ll (D)hold him close to feel his heart beat, (E7sus4)love will be the (E7)gift you give your (A)self.

Touch him,

with the gen tle ness you (D#m)feel in side,

love can’t be de (Emaj7)nied,

(F#)truth will set you (D#m7)free,

(G#m7)have what’s meant to (C#m7)be, I all in time you’ll (B)see.

I (Emaj7)love been him, (then show him) of that much you can be (D#m)sure,

(hold him close to you) I don’t think I could en (D)dure, if I let him walk a (A)way when I have so much to (E)say.

(A)Tell

him,

(F#m7)tell him that the sun and moon rise (Bm)in his eyes,

reach (Fdim)out to him

and (A)whis

per

(F#m7)ten der words so soft and sweet, I’ll (D)hold him close to feel his heart beat, (E7sus4)love will be the (E7)gift you give your (A)self.

(A)- self.

Love is (Bbmaj7)like na ture in (Em7)love the (Am7)hearts of those who (Dm7)know, it’s a (G)step that made them (C)grow.

(Ab)Feed the fire with (Dbmaj7)all the pas sion you can (Fm)show, to night love will as (Ab)sume its place, this (Db)mem ’ry time can (A13)not e (Fm)rase, (Bbm7)your faith will lead where (Ab)it has to (Eb)go.

Tell him,

(Gm7)tell him that the sun and moon rise (Cm)in his eyes,

reach (Ebdim)out to him

and (Bb)whis

per,

(Gm7)whis per words so soft and sweet, (Ebmaj7)hold him close to feel his heart beat, (Eb)love will be the gift you give your (Gm)self,

oo,

(Cm7)nev er let him (Bb)go.

Tell Him by Celine Dion — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tell Him” by Celine Dion in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of B at 80 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Tell Him" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Tell Him"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.