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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 (C)not.
You took a swing,
I took it hard.
And down here from the (Em7)ground I see who you (Csus2)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 your (G5)heart beat, but you know you got a (D)mean streak.
You Makes me run for (Em7)cov er when you’re a (Csus2)round.
And here’s to you and your tem per.
Yes, I re (G)mem ber what you (D)said last (Em7)night.
And I know that you see what you’re do in’ to me.
(CN.C.)Tell me (G5)why.
I took a chance,
I took a shot.
And you might think I’m (Em7)bul let proof, but I’m (C)not.
You took a swing,
I took it hard.
And down here from the (Em7)ground I see who you (Csus2)are.
I’m sick and tired of your (G5)rea ti sons.
I got no one to be (D)lieve in.
You tell me that you (Em7)want me, then push me a (Csus2)round.
And 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 a (Csus2)round.
And here’s to you and your tem per.
Yes, I re (G)mem ber what you (D)said last (Em7)night.
And I know that you see what you’re do in’ to me.
(CN.C.)Tell me (G5)why.
Why
do you have to (C)make me feel small
so (G)you can feel whole in (D)side?
(Em)Why
do you have to (C)put down my dreams so (A)you’re the on ly thing on my (C)mind?
(G5)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 (G)know.
Tell Me Why — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Tell Me Why" by Taylor Swift in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 188 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Tell Me Why"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 188 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 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Tell Me Why" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 188 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.