Tell Me Why

by The Beatles
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Sheet MusicBar NotationSimple SheetLead SheetKaraoke · LyricsEasy NotesFalling Notes
Lyrics

(C)Tell me (F)why

you cried,

and why you (C7)lied

to (F)me.

(C7)Tell me (F)why

you cried,

and why you (C7)lied

to (F)me.

Well, I gave you ev ’ry thing I (Dm7)had,

but you (Gm7)left me sit ting on my own.

Did you have to treat me oh, so bad?

All I (Gm7)do is hang my head and my moan.

Tell me (F)why

you cried,

and why you (C7)lied

to (F)me.

(C7)Tell me (F)why

you cried,

and why you (C7)lied

to (F)me.

If it’s some thing that I’ve said or (Dm7)done,

tell me (Gm7)what, and I’ll a pol o gize.

If you don’t, I real ly can’t go on

hold ing (Gm7)back is these my tears in my eyes.

Tell me

Tell me (F)why

you cried,

and why you (C7)lied

to (F)me.

(C7)Tell me (F)why

you cried,

and why you (C7)lied

to (F)me.

Well, I (Bb)beg you on my bend ed knees, if you’ll (C7)on ly lis ten to my pleas.

Is there (Dm)an y thing I can do,

’cause I (Gm)real ly can’t stand it, I’m so in love with (F)you.

(C7)Tell me (C7)lied

to (Dm)me.

Tell Me Why — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Tell Me Why" 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 F, 132 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”

Can I play "Tell Me Why" 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 Me Why" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Tell Me Why" by The Beatles played in?
Tell Me Why is arranged in the key of F 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 132 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Tell Me Why"?
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 Me Why" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Tell Me Why"?
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 Me Why" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.