Tell Me Why

by The Beatles
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Tell Me Why

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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Tell Me Why" by The Beatles in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 132 BPM.

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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 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tell Me Why" 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 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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