Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)

by Willy Russell
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(CN.C.)Tell me it’s not true.

Say it’s just a sto

ry.

(Am)Some thing on the (Bb)news.

(F)Tell me it’s not (Bb)true,

(F)though it’s here be (Bb)fore

(C)me.

(Am)Say it’s just a (Dm)dream,

(C)say it’s just a (F)scene,

from an old mo vie from years a (C)go,

(F)from an old mo vie with Ma ri lyn Mon (C)roe.

(F)Say it’s (Am)just some (Bb)clowns,

two (F)play ers (Am)in the (Bb)lime

(C)light, and (Am)bring the cur tain (Bb)down.

(F)Say it’s (Am)just two (Bb)clowns,

who (F)could n’t (Am)get their (Bb)lines

(C)right.

(Am)Say it’s just a (Dm)show

(C)on the ra di (F)o, that (F)we can turn o ver and start a (C)gain.

That (F)we can turn (Bb)o (F)ver; it’s on ly a (C)game.

(F)Tell me (Am7)it’s not (Bb)true.

(F)Say I (Am7)on ly (Bb)dreamed

(C)it and (Am)morn ing will come soon.

(F)Tell me (Am7)it’s not (Bb)true.

(F)Say you (Am7)did n’t (Bb)mean

(C)it.

(Am)Say it’s just pre (Dm)tend.

(C)Say it’s just the (F)end

of an old (Bb)mo (F)vie from years a (C)go,

(F)from an old (Bb)mo (F)vie with Ma ri lyn Mon (C)roe.

(F)Tell me (Am7)it’s not (Bb)true.

(F)Say I (Am7)on ly (Bb)dreamed

(C)it and (Am)morn ing will come soon.

(F)Tell me (Am7)it’s not (Bb)true.

(F)Say you (Am7)did n’t (Bb)mean

(C)it.

(Am)Say it’s just pre (Dm)tend.

(C)Say it’s just the (F)end

of an old (Bb)mo (F)vie from years a (C)go,

(F)from an old (Bb)mo (F)vie with Ma ri lyn Mon (C)roe.

(C)- roe.

Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers) — Simple Sheet Music

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"Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.

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

About “Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)" by Willy Russell played in?
Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers) 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 Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)" 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 Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)"?
"Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)" was originally performed by Willy Russell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Willy Russell can I play here?
Try "Bright New Day (from Blood Brothers)", "I'm Not Saying A Word (from Blood Brothers)", "Kids' Game (from Blood Brothers)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Tell Me It's Not True (From Blood Brothers)". Key of Bb, 90 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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