Lyrics
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 me 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 me 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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Tell Me Why" by Taylor Swift in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 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”
- 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.