Dites-moi (Tell Me Why)

by Rodgers & Hammerstein
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Lyrics

(C)Di tes moi

pour quoi

la vie est (G7)bel le, di tes moi

pour quoi

la vie est (C)gai?

Di tes moi

pour quoi,

chère ma d’moi (F)sel le, (Cdim)est ce que (C)par ce que (F6)vous (G7)m’ai (G)mez?

(C)Tell me why

the sky

is filled with (G7)mu sic, tell me why

we fly

on clouds a (C)bove.

Can it be

that we

can fly to (F)mu sic (Cdim)just be cause, (C)just be cause (F6)we’re (G7)in (G)love?

(C)mez?

Dites-moi (Tell Me Why) by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Dites-moi (Tell Me Why)”

What key is "Dites-moi (Tell Me Why)" in?
"Dites-moi (Tell Me Why)" by Rodgers & Hammerstein is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Dites-moi (Tell Me Why)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Dites-moi (Tell Me Why)" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Dites-moi (Tell Me Why)" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein can I play here?
Try "All At Once You Love Her", "An Ordinary Couple", "A Puzzlement". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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