Tell Him

by The Exciters
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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

so

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Tell Him" by The Exciters: 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 F, 86 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Tell Him”

What key is "Tell Him" by The Exciters played in?
Tell Him is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tell Him"?
The arrangement plays at 86 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tell Him" 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 "Tell Him"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tell Him"?
"Tell Him" was originally performed by The Exciters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Tell Him"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, C7, Dm, F, Fm, G7.
Is there a karaoke version of "Tell Him" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Tell Him" by The Exciters. 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 Him" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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 Him" 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.