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) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Dites-moi (Tell 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 C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Dites-moi (Tell Me Why)

Can I play "Dites-moi (Tell 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 "Dites-moi (Tell Me Why)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Dites-moi (Tell Me Why)" by Rodgers & Hammerstein played in?
Dites-moi (Tell Me Why) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dites-moi (Tell Me Why)"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dites-moi (Tell Me Why)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Dites-moi (Tell Me Why)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dites-moi (Tell Me Why)"?
"Dites-moi (Tell Me Why)" was originally performed by Rodgers & Hammerstein. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein can I play here?
Try "All At Once You Love Her", "An Ordinary Couple", "A Puzzlement". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Dites-moi (Tell 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. "Dites-moi (Tell Me Why)" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Dites-moi (Tell 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 "Dites-moi (Tell Me Why)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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