Tell Her About It

by Billy Joel
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(Bb)Lis ten boy, don’t want to see you let a (Ab)good thing slip a (Eb)way.

You know I (Bb)don’t like watch ing an y bod y make the same mis takes I (Eb)made.

She’s a real nice girl and she’s al (Db)ways there for you,

but (Dm)a nice girl would n’t (Bb)tell you what you should do.

Oh, (Bb)lis ten boy, I’m sure that you think you got it (Eb)all un der an con trol.

You don’t (Bb)want some bod y she tell ing you vide the way to stay in tion some one’s stant soul.

You’re a big boy now and you’ll you’re nev er let her se go,

but (Dm)that’s just the kind of good thing she re ought to know.

(F)Tell her a bout it, let her know how much you care.

(Dm)When she can’t be (F)with you tell her (Gm7)you wish you were there.

(F)Tell her a bout it, ev ’ry day be fore you leave.

(F)Pay her know you at ten tion, give her some how much she means.

(Bb)Lis ten boy, it’s not au to mat ic ’ly a (Eb)cer tain guar mis con tee.

To in (Bb)sure your self you’ve she got to pro vide com mu ni ca in f’rence some it stant ly.

When you love some one and you’ll She’s al ways trust in se cure,

and (Dm)there’s on ly kind of won’t thing to what ought as sure

(F)Tell her a bout it, tell her ev ’ry thing you feel.

(Dm)Give her ev ’ry (F)rea son to ac (Gm7)cept that you’re for real.

(F)Tell her a bout it, tell her all your cra zy dreams.

(F)Let her know you at need her, let her know how much she means.

(Gm7)- thing to be lieve.

’Cause now and then she’ll get to wor ry ing

(Ab)just be cause you hav en’t spok en for so long.

And though you may not have done an y thing,

will that (Bbm)be a con so la tion when she’s gone?

how much she (Gm7)means.

(Bb)Tell her a (Gm7)bout it,

(Ab)tell her how you (Eb)feel right now.

Just (Bb)tell her a (Gm7)bout it, You know the girl don’t don’t want want to to wait too long.

You got to (Bb)tell her a (Gm7)bout it,

(Ab)tell her now and you (Eb)won’t go wrong.

You got to (Bb)tell her a (Gm7)bout it be (Ab)fore it gets (Eb)late.

You got to (Bb)tell her a (Gm7)bout it.

You know the girl don’t don’t want want to to wait.

You long.

to got to (Bb)tell her a (Gm7)bout it,

(Ab)tell her now and you (Eb)won’t go wrong.

You got to (Bb)tell her a (Gm7)bout it be (Ab)fore it gets (Eb)late.

You got to

Tell Her About It — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Tell Her About It" by Billy Joel: 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 Bb, 172 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Tell Her About It”

What key is "Tell Her About It" by Billy Joel played in?
Tell Her About It is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tell Her About It"?
The arrangement plays at 172 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tell Her About It" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Tell Her About It"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tell Her About It"?
"Tell Her About It" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Tell Her About It"?
This arrangement uses 17 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, Bbm, C, C#m, Cm, Cm7, +9 more.
What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Tell Her About It" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Tell Her About It" by Billy Joel. 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 "Tell Her About It" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Tell Her About It" 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.