What key is "Tell Me Why" in?

"Tell Me Why" by Taylor Swift is in the key of G with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Tell Me Why" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Tell Me Why" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Tell Me Why"?

This arrangement of "Tell Me Why" uses 8 chords: A, C, Csus2, D, Dsus4, Em7, G, Gpow.

How long does it take to learn "Tell Me Why" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?

Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I took a chance,

I took a shot.

And you might think I’m (Em7)bul let proof, but I’m not.

You took a swing,

I took it hard.

And down here from the (Em7)ground I see who you are.

I’m sick and tired of your (G5)at ti tude.

I’m feel in’ like I don’t (D)know you.

You tell me that you (Em7)love me, then cut me down.

(Csus2)round.

And I need you like a (G5)heart beat, but you know you got a (D)mean streak.

Makes me run for (Em7)cov er when you’re a round.

And here’s to you and your tem per.

Yes, I re (G)mem ber what you (D)said last night.

And I know that you see what you’re do in’ to me.

(CN.C.)Tell me why.

(CN.C.)You could write a (G5)book on how to ru in (D)some one’s per fect (Em7)day.

Well, I get so con (G5)fused and frus trat ed, for (D)get what I’m try’n’ to say.

Oh,

Why

do you have to (C)make me feel small

so (G)you can feel whole in side?

(Em7)Why

do you have to (C)put down my dreams so (A)you’re the on ly thing on my mind?

I’m sick and tired of your (G5)at ti tude.

I’m feel in’ like I don’t (Dsus)know you.

You tell me that you (Em7)want me, then cut me (Csus2)down.

I’m sick and tired of your (G5)rea sons.

I got no one to be (D)lieve in.

You ask me for my (Em7)love, then you push me a round.

Here’s to you and your tem per.

Yes, I re (G)mem ber what you (D)said last night.

And I know that you see what you’re do in’ to me.

Tell me (G)why.

(Em7)Why,

tell me why.

I take a step back,

let you go.

I told you I’m not (Em7)bul let proof.

Now you know.

Tell Me Why by Taylor Swift

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Tell Me Why”

What key is "Tell Me Why" in?: "Tell Me Why" by Taylor Swift is in the key of G with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Tell Me Why" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Tell Me Why" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Tell Me Why"?: This arrangement of "Tell Me Why" uses 8 chords: A, C, Csus2, D, Dsus4, Em7, G, Gpow.
How long does it take to learn "Tell Me Why" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?: Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.