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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Ask Me Why" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 112 BPM.
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About “Ask Me Why”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Ask Me Why" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Ask Me Why" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Ask Me Why" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Ask Me Why" is in the key of D at 112 BPM.
- What chords are in "Ask Me Why"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.