Tell You Something

by Alicia Keys

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Lyrics

Get so (G)caught up ev ’ry day,

try in’ to (Gsus2)keep it all to geth (A)er

while the (Em11)time just slips a way.

See, I know (Gsus2)noth in’ lasts for ev er.

I mag ine (G)there was no to mor row,

I mag ine that I could n’t see your face.

There’d be no (G)lim it to my sor row,

so all I can say:

I wan na (G)tell you some thing, (A)give you some thing, show you in so man y ways,

’cause it would (G)all mean noth ing if (A)I don’t say some thing be fore it all blows a way.

Don’t wan na (Em11)wait to bring you flow ers, (A)waste an oth er hour, let a lone an oth er day.

I wan na (Em11)tell you some thing, (A)show you some thing; won’t wait ’til it’s too late.

I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I won’t wait, I don’t wan (Dsus2)na wait.

I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I won’t wait, I don’t wan (Dsus2)na wait.

Won’t wait ’til it’s too late.

Just a (G)sim ple con ver sa tion,

just a (G)mo ment is all it (A)takes.

I wan na (Em11)be there just to lis ten,

and I (G)don’t wan na hes i tate.

I mag ine (G)there was no to mor row,

i mag ine that I could n’t see your face.

There’d be no (G)lim it to my sor row,

’cause there was noth in’ that could fill this (Bm7)space.

Oh, and then I (Em11)put it off for too long,

I did n’t say all that I had to say.

I wan na (G)take the time to right the wrong be fore we get to that place.

wait ’til it’s too Just (Bm9)lean on my shoul der; it’s not (D)o ver ’til it’s o ver.

Don’t (Bm9)wor ry ’bout it, ’cause I’m (Gmaj7)gon na make (Dmaj7)sure I’m gon na get (D)strong er, yeah.

(Bm9)I

don’t wan na (Dmaj9)wait un til the storm,

when some thing’s wrong

and now you’re gone

and I can’t find ya.

I wan na (G)tell you some thing, (A)give you some thing, show you in so man y ways,

’cause it would (G)all mean noth ing if (A)I don’t say some thing be fore it all blows a way.

Don’t wan na (Em7)wait to bring you flow ers, (A)waste an oth er hour, let a lone an oth er day.

I wan na (G)tell you some thing, (A)show you some thing; won’t wait ’til it’s too late.

I wan na (G)tell you some thing, (A)give you some thing, show you in so man y ways,

’cause it would (G)all mean noth ing if (A)I don’t say some thing be fore it all blows a way.

Don’t wan na (Em7)wait to bring you flow ers, (A)waste an oth er hour, let a lone an oth er day.

I wan na (G)tell you some thing, (A)show you some thing; won’t wait ’til it’s too late.

I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I won’t wait, I don’t wan (A)na wait.

I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I won’t wait, I don’t wan (A)na wait.

I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I won’t wait, I don’t wan (A)na wait.

I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I won’t wait, I don’t wan (A)na wait.

Tell You Something by Alicia Keys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tell You Something” by Alicia Keys 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 D at 110 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 You Something" 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 You Something"?
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.