Don't Tell Me

by Avril Lavigne
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Lyrics

You held my hand and (Em7)walked me (Dsus)home, I know

why you gave me that kiss.

It was (Em7)some thing like (Dsus)this and made me go oh, oh.

You wiped my tears, got rid of (Em7)all my (Dsus)fears.

Why did you have to go?

Guess it was n’t e nough to take up (Em7)some of my (Csus2)love.

Guys are so hard to trust.

Did I not tell you that I’m not like that girl, the one who gives it all a (D5)way, yeah, ahh.

Did you think that I was going to give it (C5)up to you this time?

Did you think that it was some thing I was (C5)going to do and cry?

Don’t try to tell me (C5)what to (G5)do.

Don’t try to tell me (D5)what to (Am11)say, you’re bet ter off that (D5)way, yeah.

Don’t think that your charm and the (Em7)fact that your (Dsus)arm is now a round my neck

will get you in my pants.

I’ll have to (Em7)kick your (Dsus)ass and make you nev er for get.

I’m gon na ask you to stop.

I thought I (Em7)liked you a (Dsus)lot but I’m real ly up set.

Get out of my head.

Get (Em7)off of my (Csus2)bed.

Yeah, that’s what I said.

Did I not tell you that I’m not like that girl, the one who throws it all a (D5)way.

(D5)way, yeah.

This (C5)guilt trip that you put me on won’t mess me up, I’ve done no wrong.

An y (Am7)thoughts of you and me have gone a (C5)way.

Did you think that I was going to give it (C5)up to you

this time?

Did you think that it was some thing I was (C5)going to do

and cry?

Don’t try to tell me (C5)what to (G5)do.

Don’t try to tell me (D5)what to (Csus2)say.

You’re bet ter off that (D5)way, yeah.

Bet ter off that (Csus2)way.

I’m bet ter off a lone an (D5)y way.

Don't Tell Me — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Don't Tell Me" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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

About “Don't Tell Me”

Why does "Don't Tell Me" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Don't Tell Me".
What key is "Don't Tell Me" by Avril Lavigne played in?
Don't Tell Me is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Tell Me"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Tell Me" 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 "Don't Tell Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't Tell Me"?
"Don't Tell Me" was originally performed by Avril Lavigne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Avril Lavigne can I play here?
Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Don't Tell Me"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Don't Tell Me".
Can I see all the notes in "Don't Tell Me"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM.