If you (Gm)want
some thing to (C7)play with go and find your self a (F)toy.
Ba by, my (D7)time is too ex (Gm)pen sive,
and I’m not a lit tle (F)boy.
If you are (Dm)se ri ous,
don’t play with my heart.
It makes me (Dm)fu ri ous.
But if you want me to (Bb)love you,
ba by, I (C7)will.
Girl, you know I (C7)will.
Tell it like it (Gm)is.
Don’t be a (C7)shamed.
Let your con science be your (F)guide.
But (F6)I
know deep down in (Gm)side of me;
I be lieve you (C7)love me.
For get your fool ish (F)pride.
Life is too short to have (Dm)sor row.
you may be here to day and gone to (Dm)mor row.
You might as well get what you (Bb)want,
so go on and (C7)live,
ba by, go on and (C7)live.
Tell it like it (Gm)is.
Don’t be a (C7)shamed.
Let your con science be your (F)guide.
But (F6)I
know deep down in (Gm)side of me;
I be lieve you (C7)love me.
For get your fool ish (F)pride.
Life is too short to have (Dm)sor row.
you may be here to day and gone to (Dm)mor row.
You might as well get what you (Bb)want,
so go on and (C7)live,
ba by, go on and (C7)live.
Tell it like it (F)is.
Tell It Like It Is by Aaron Neville
6 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 90 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Tell It Like It Is”
- What key is "Tell It Like It Is" in?
- "Tell It Like It Is" by Aaron Neville is in the key of F with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Tell It Like It Is" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 It Like It Is" 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 It Like It Is"?
- This arrangement of "Tell It Like It Is" uses 11 chords: Am, Bb, C7, Caug, D7, Dm, F, F6, +3 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Tell It Like It Is" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Aaron Neville can I play here?
- Try "MARY, DON'T YOU WEEP", "I FALL TO PIECES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.