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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Don't Tell Me" by Avril Lavigne in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Don't Tell Me" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Don't Tell Me" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Don't Tell Me"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Don't Tell Me" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Don't Tell Me"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Don't Tell Me" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.