(A13)Tell me (D)why
you cried,
and why you (A7)lied to (D)me.
(A7)Tell me (D)why
you cried,
and why you (A7)lied to (D6)me.
Well, I gave you ev ’ry thing I had,
but you (Em7)left me sit ting on my own.
Did you have to treat me oh so bad?
All I (Em7)do is hang my head and my moan.
(A13)Tell me (D)why
you cried,
and why you (A7)lied to (D)me.
(A7)Tell me (D)why
you cried,
and why you (A7)lied to (D6)me.
If it’s some thing that I’ve said or done,
tell me (Em7)what, and I’ll a pol o gize.
If you don’t, I real ly can’t go on
hold ing (Em7)back is these my tears in my eyes.
(A13)Tell me (A13)Tell me (D)why
you cried,
and why you (A7)lied to (D)me.
(A7)Tell me (D)why
you cried,
and why you (A7)lied to (D6)me.
Well, I (G7)beg you on my bend ed knees, if you’ll (A7)on ly lis ten to my pleas.
Is there (Bm)an y thing I can do ’Cause I (Em)real ly can’t stand it, I’m so in love with (D)you.
(A13)Tell me (A7)lied to (Bm7)me.
Tell Me Why by The Beatles
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 156 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Tell Me Why”
- What key is "Tell Me Why" in?
- "Tell Me Why" by The Beatles is in the key of D with a tempo of 156 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Tell Me Why" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Tell Me Why" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Tell Me Why"?
- This arrangement of "Tell Me Why" uses 11 chords: A7, Adom, Bb7, Bm, Bm7, D, D6, D7, +3 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Tell Me Why" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
- Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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