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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Don't Tell Me" 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 G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Don't Tell Me”
- Can I play "Don't Tell Me" 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 "Don't Tell Me" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Don't Tell Me"?
- 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. "Don't Tell Me" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Don't Tell Me"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Don't Tell Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.