Lyrics
Sail ing heart ships through bro ken har bors (Am7)out on the waves in the night.
Still the search er must ride the dark horse (Am7)rac ing a lone in his (G)fright.
Tell me (Am7)why,
tell me (Am7)why
is it (Gmaj7)hard to make ar range ments with your (C)self
when you’re (D)old e nough to re pay but (Bm)young e nough to sell?
Tell me lies lat er, come and see me, (Am7)I’ll be a round for a while.
I am lone ly but you can free me, (Am7)all in the way that you (G)smile.
Tell me (Am7)why,
tell me (Am7)why
is it (Gmaj7)hard to make ar range ments with your (C)self
when you’re (D)old e nough to re pay but (Bm)young e nough to sell?
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 G, 112 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 Neil Young 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 112 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 Neil Young. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Tell Me Why"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am7, Bm, C, D, Em, G, Gmaj7.
- What other songs by Neil Young can I play here?
- Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.