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Get so (G)caught up ev ’ry day,
try in’ to (Gsus2)keep it all to geth (A)er
while the (Em11)time just slips a way.
See, I know (Gsus2)noth in’ lasts for ev er.
I mag ine (G)there was no to mor row,
I mag ine that I could n’t see your face.
There’d be no (G)lim it to my sor row,
so all I can say:
I wan na (G)tell you some thing, (A)give you some thing, show you in so man y ways,
’cause it would (G)all mean noth ing if (A)I don’t say some thing be fore it all blows a way.
Don’t wan na (Em11)wait to bring you flow ers, (A)waste an oth er hour, let a lone an oth er day.
I wan na (Em11)tell you some thing, (A)show you some thing; won’t wait ’til it’s too late.
I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I won’t wait, I don’t wan (Dsus2)na wait.
I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I won’t wait, I don’t wan (Dsus2)na wait.
Won’t wait ’til it’s too late.
Just a (G)sim ple con ver sa tion,
just a (G)mo ment is all it (A)takes.
I wan na (Em11)be there just to lis ten,
and I (G)don’t wan na hes i tate.
I mag ine (G)there was no to mor row,
i mag ine that I could n’t see your face.
There’d be no (G)lim it to my sor row,
’cause there was noth in’ that could fill this (Bm7)space.
Oh, and then I (Em11)put it off for too long,
I did n’t say all that I had to say.
I wan na (G)take the time to right the wrong be fore we get to that place.
wait ’til it’s too Just (Bm9)lean on my shoul der; it’s not (D)o ver ’til it’s o ver.
Don’t (Bm9)wor ry ’bout it, ’cause I’m (Gmaj7)gon na make (Dmaj7)sure I’m gon na get (D)strong er, yeah.
(Bm9)I
don’t wan na (Dmaj9)wait un til the storm,
when some thing’s wrong
and now you’re gone
and I can’t find ya.
I wan na (G)tell you some thing, (A)give you some thing, show you in so man y ways,
’cause it would (G)all mean noth ing if (A)I don’t say some thing be fore it all blows a way.
Don’t wan na (Em7)wait to bring you flow ers, (A)waste an oth er hour, let a lone an oth er day.
I wan na (G)tell you some thing, (A)show you some thing; won’t wait ’til it’s too late.
I wan na (G)tell you some thing, (A)give you some thing, show you in so man y ways,
’cause it would (G)all mean noth ing if (A)I don’t say some thing be fore it all blows a way.
Don’t wan na (Em7)wait to bring you flow ers, (A)waste an oth er hour, let a lone an oth er day.
I wan na (G)tell you some thing, (A)show you some thing; won’t wait ’til it’s too late.
I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I won’t wait, I don’t wan (A)na wait.
I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I won’t wait, I don’t wan (A)na wait.
I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I won’t wait, I don’t wan (A)na wait.
I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I won’t wait, I don’t wan (A)na wait.
Tell You Something — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "Tell You Something" by Alicia Keys: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 110 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Tell You Something”
- What key is "Tell You Something" by Alicia Keys played in?
- Tell You Something 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 You Something"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Tell You Something" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Tell You Something"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Tell You Something"?
- "Tell You Something" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Tell You Something"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Bm7, Bm9, D, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, Dsus2, Em7, +4 more.
- What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
- Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Tell You Something" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Tell You Something" by Alicia Keys. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Tell You Something" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Tell You Something" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.