What key is "Tell Him" in?

"Tell Him" by The Exciters is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 86 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Tell Him" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Tell Him" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Tell Him"?

This arrangement of "Tell Him" uses 6 chords: Bb, C7, Dm, F, Fm, G7.

How long does it take to learn "Tell Him" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

I know some thin’ a bout (C7)love; you’ve got ta want it (Fm)bad.

If that guy’s got in to your (C7)blood, go out and get him.

If you want him to be the ver y part of you

that makes you want to breathe, here’s the thing to do: (F)Tell him that you’re nev er gon na leave him, (Bb)tell him that you’re al ways gon na love him.

(F)Tell him, tell him, (C7)tell him, tell him right (Fm)now.

I know some thin’ a bout (C7)love; you’ve got ta show it (Fm)and make him see the moon up a (C7)bove, reach out and get it.

If you want him to be the al ways by your side,

that if you want him to on ly think of you, (F)tell him that you’re nev er gon na leave him, (Bb)tell him that you’re al ways gon na love him.

(F)Tell him, tell him, (C7)tell him, tell him right (Fm)now.

(Fm)now.

Ev er since the world be gan, it’s been that way for man, and (Bb)wom en

were cre (C7)at ed

to make love their des ti ny.

Then why should true love be

com pli (C7)cat ed?

Oh yeah, uh huh!

I know some thin’ a bout (C7)love; you’ve got ta take it (Fm)and show him what the world’s made (C7)of.

One kiss will prove it.

If you want him to be al ways by your side,

take his hand to night,

swal low your fool ish pride.

(F)Tell him that you’re nev er gon na leave him, (Bb)tell him that you’re al ways gon na love him.

(F)Tell him, tell him, (C7)tell him, tell him right (Fm)now.

(F)Tell him that you’re nev er gon na leave him, (Bb)tell him that you’re al ways gon na love him.

(F)Tell him, tell him, (C7)tell him, tell him right (Fm)now.

(Fm)now.

Tell Him by The Exciters

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 86 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Tell Him”

What key is "Tell Him" in?: "Tell Him" by The Exciters is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 86 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Tell Him" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Tell Him" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Tell Him"?: This arrangement of "Tell Him" uses 6 chords: Bb, C7, Dm, F, Fm, G7.
How long does it take to learn "Tell Him" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.