Tell Me Why — Simple Sheet Music

"Tell Me Why" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 112 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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?

Try other practice modes:

Falling NotesBeginnerLead SheetBar Sheet

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
G
Tempo
112 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Tell Me Why" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.