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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 — 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 G, 96 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 Taylor Swift played in?
- Tell Me Why is arranged in the key of G 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 96 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 Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Tell Me Why"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, C, Csus2, D, Dsus4, Em7, G, Gpow.
- What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?
- Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". 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 G at 96 BPM.