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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Tell It Like It Is" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Tell It Like It Is" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Tell It Like It Is" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Tell It Like It Is"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Tell It Like It Is" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Tell It Like It Is"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Tell It Like It Is" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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