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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Tell Me Why" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 156 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Tell Me Why" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Tell Me Why" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Tell Me Why" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Tell Me Why" is in the key of D at 156 BPM.
- What chords are in "Tell Me Why"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.