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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Tell Me Why" by Taylor Swift: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Tell Me Why" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Tell Me Why" by Taylor Swift. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Tell Me Why" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Tell Me Why" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.