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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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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 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”
- 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 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.
- 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.