Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)

by Willy Russell
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Lyrics

(F)Tell me (Fmaj7)it’s not (Bb)true.

(F)Say it’s (Am)just

a (Bbmaj7)sto

(C)ry

(Am)Some thing in the news.

(F)Tell me (Fmaj7)it’s not (Bb)true,

(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

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,

two (F)play ers (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.

(Dm)show,

(C)on the ra di (F)o

that we can (Bb)turn (F)ov er (G)and (F)start

(C)gain;

(F)we can turn (Bb)ov (F)er it’s (G)on (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 (From Blood Brothers) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)" by Willy Russell: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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.

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About “Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)”

Can I sing "Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)" 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 (From Blood Brothers)" 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 (From Blood Brothers)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)", 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 (From Blood Brothers)" 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 (From Blood Brothers)"?
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 (From Blood Brothers)"?
"Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)" 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". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)" by Willy Russell. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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