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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Don't Tell Me" by Avril Lavigne: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Don't Tell Me" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't Tell Me" by Avril Lavigne. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Don't Tell Me" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Don't Tell Me" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.