Other arrangements of Tell It Like It Is
Pick a learning view.
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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Tell It Like It Is" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Tell It Like It Is”
- Why does "Tell It Like It Is" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Tell It Like It Is".
- What key is "Tell It Like It Is" by Aaron Neville played in?
- Tell It Like It Is 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 It Like It Is"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Tell It Like It Is" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Tell It Like It Is"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Tell It Like It Is"?
- "Tell It Like It Is" was originally performed by Aaron Neville. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Tell It Like It Is"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Bb, C7, Caug, D7, Dm, F, F6, +3 more.
- What other songs by Aaron Neville can I play here?
- Try "MARY, DON'T YOU WEEP", "I FALL TO PIECES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Tell It Like It Is"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Tell It Like It Is".
- Can I see all the notes in "Tell It Like It Is"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM.
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