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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"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.
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About “Tell Me Why”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Tell Me Why"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Tell Me Why". Key of G, 112 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.