Tell Me Why

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Tell Me Why" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 156 BPM.

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About “Tell Me Why”

What key is "Tell Me Why" by The Beatles played in?
Tell Me Why is arranged in the key of D 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 156 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 The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Tell Me Why"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A7, Adom, Bb7, Bm, Bm7, D, D6, D7, +3 more.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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