Ask Me Why

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

I love (F#m7)you,

’cause you tell me (A7)things I (D)want to know.

And (Em)it’s (F#m)true

that it real ly (A7)on ly (D)goes to show

(F#7)that I know that (Bm)I, I, I, I,

should (Gm)nev er, nev er, nev er be (E)blue.

(D)Now (Em)you’re (F#m)mi yi yi yi (Em)yine, my hap pi (A7)ness still (D)makes me cry.

And (Em)in (F#m)ti yi yi yi (Em)yime, you’ll un der (A7)stand the (D)rea sons why.

(F#7)If I cry, it’s (Bm)not be cause I’m sad,

but you’re the (Gm)on ly love that I’ve ev er (D)had.

I can’t be (G)lieve

it’s hap pened to (D)me,

I can’t con (G)ceive

of an y more

mis er y.

(D)Ask (Em)me (F#m)why.

I’ll say I (G)love you,

and I’m (F#m)al ways think ing of (Gmaj7)you, hoo, hoo, hoo.

I (Em)love (F#m)you

’cause you tell me (A7)things I (D)want to know.

And (Em)it’s (F#m)true

that it real ly (A7)on ly (D)goes to show

(F#7)that I know that (Bm)I, I, I, I,

should (Gm)nev er, nev er, nev er be (Em)blue.

(D)Ask (Em)me (F#m)why.

I’ll say I (G)love you,

and I’m (F#m7)al ways think ing of (Gmaj7)you, hoo, hoo, hoo.

I can’t be (Gmaj7)you, hoo, hoo, hoo,

(Gmaj7)you, hoo, hoo, hoo,

(Gmaj7)you, hoo, hoo, hoo, (Dmaj9)hoo.

Ask Me Why — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Ask Me Why" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 112 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Ask Me Why”

Can I play "Ask Me Why" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Ask Me Why" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Ask Me Why" by The Beatles played in?
Ask Me Why is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ask Me Why"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ask Me Why" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Ask Me Why"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ask Me Why"?
"Ask Me Why" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Ask Me Why"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Ask Me Why" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Ask Me Why"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ask Me Why" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.