(F)Tell me (Fmaj7)it’s not (Bb)true.
(F)Say it’s (Am)just
a (Bbmaj7)sto
(C)ry
And (Am)Some thing in the news.
(F)Tell me (Fmaj7)it’s not (Bb)true,
who (F)though it’s (Am)here
be (Bbmaj7)fore
(C)me.
(Am)Say it’s just a (Dm)dream,
(C)say it’s just a (F)scene
from an old (Bb)mo (F)vie of (G)years (F)start a (C)go;
(F)from an old (Bb)mo (F)vie of (G)Ma ri (F)lyn Mon (C)roe.
(F)Say it’s (Fmaj7)just some (Bb)clowns,
(F)two players (Am)in
the (Bbmaj7)lime
(C)light.
And (Am)bring the cur tain down,
(F)say it’s (Fmaj7)just two (Bb)clowns
who (F)could n’t (Am)get
their (Bbmaj7)lines
(C)right.
(Am)Say it’s just a (Dm)show,
(C)on the ra di (F)o
that we can (Bb)turn (F)o ver (G)and (F)start a (C)gain;
(F)we can turn (Bb)o (F)ver it’s (G)on ri (F)ly a (C)game.
(F)Tell me (Fmaj7)it’s not (Bb)true.
(F)Say I (Fmaj7)on ly (Bb)dreamed
(C)it.
And (Am)morn ing will come (Bb)soon.
(F)Tell me (Fmaj7)it’s not (Bb)true.
(F)Say you (Fmaj7)did n’t (Bb)mean
(C)it.
(Am)Say it’s just pre (Dm)tend,
(C)say it’s just the (F)end
of and old (Bb)mo (F)vie of (G)years
a (C)go;
(F)from an old (Bb)mo (F)vie with (G)Ma ri (F)lyn Mon (C)roe.
Tell Me It's Not True — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Tell Me It's Not True" by Willy Russell: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Bb, 68 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Tell Me It's Not True”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Tell Me It's Not True" by Willy Russell in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 68 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Tell Me It's Not True" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Tell Me It's Not True"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Tell Me It's Not True", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Tell Me It's Not True" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Tell Me It's Not True"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Tell Me It's Not True"?
- "Tell Me It's Not True" was originally performed by Willy Russell. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Willy Russell are available?
- Other accompaniments by Willy Russell: "Tell Me It's Not True (from Blood Brothers)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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