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Tell me (F)why
you cried
and why you (C7)lied
to (F6)me.
(C7)Tell me (F)why
you cried
and why you (C7)lied
to (F6)me.
Well, I (F)gave you ev ’ry thing I (Dm)had,
but you (Gm7)left me sit ting on my (C7)own.
Did you (F)have to treat me oh, so (Dm7)bad?
All I (Gm7)do is hang my head and my (C7)moan.
(C)Tell me (F)why
you cried
and why you (C7)lied
to (F6)me.
(C7)Tell me (F)why
you cried
and why you (C7)lied
to (F6)me.
If it’s (F)some thing that I’ve said or (Dm)done,
tell me (Gm7)what and I’ll a pol o (C7)gize.
If you (F)don’t I real ly can’t go (Dm7)on
hold ing (Gm7)back is these my tears in my (C7)eyes.
(C)Tell me (F)why
you cried
and why you (C7)lied
to (F6)me.
(C7)Tell me (F)why
you cried
and why you (C7)lied
to (F6)me.
Well, I (Bb7)beg you on my bend ed knees
if you’ll (C7)on ly lis ten to my pleas.
Is there (F6)an y thing I can (F6)do?
’Cause I (Bb7)real ly can’t stand it, I’m (C7)so in love with (F)you!
(C)Tell me (F6)me.
Tell Me Why — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Tell Me Why" 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, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Tell Me Why”
- Why does "Tell Me Why" 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 Me Why".
- What key is "Tell Me Why" by The Beatles played in?
- Tell Me Why 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 Why"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Tell Me Why" 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 Why"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Tell Me Why"?
- "Tell Me Why" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
- Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Tell Me Why"?
- 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 Me Why".
- Can I see all the notes in "Tell Me Why"?
- 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 100 BPM.