Lyrics
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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Tell Me Why" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- 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.
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