What key is "Why Don't You Believe Me" in?

"Why Don't You Believe Me" by Joni James is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Why Don't You Believe Me" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Why Don't You Believe Me" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Why Don't You Believe Me"?

This arrangement of "Why Don't You Believe Me" uses 21 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Bb, Bbdim, Bbm6, C, C#dim, +13 more.

How long does it take to learn "Why Don't You Believe Me" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

Why (G#dim)don’t you be (Am)lieve

me?

It’s you I a (G)dore,

for (Bbdim)ev er and (Am)ev

er,

can I (Am7)prom (D7)ise (G)more?

I’ve (G#dim)told you so (Am)of

ten

this way that I (G)care.

Why (Bbdim)don’t you be (Am)lieve

me?

It just is n’t (G)fair.

(Dm7)Here is a (G7)heart that is (F)lone (C)ly.

(Dm7)Here, is a (G7)heart you can (C)take.

(Em7)Here is a (A7)heart, for you (G)on (D)ly,

(D#dim)that (E7)you can (A7)keep or (D7)break.

How (G#dim)else can I (Am)tell

you,

what more can I (G)do?

Why (Bbdim)don’t you be (Am)lieve

me?

I love on ly (G)you.

Why (G#dim)don’t you be (Am)lieve

me?

It’s you I a (G)dore,

for (Bbdim)ev er and (Am)ev

er,

can I (Am7)prom (D7)ise (G)more?

I’ve (G#dim)told you so (Am)of

ten

this way that I (G)care.

Why (Bbdim)don’t you be (Am)lieve

me?

It just is n’t (G)fair.

(Dm7)Here is a (G7)heart that is (F)lone (C)ly.

(Dm7)Here, is a (G7)heart you can (C)take.

(Em7)Here is a (A7)heart, for you (G)on (D)ly,

(D#dim)that (E7)you can (A7)keep or (D7)break.

How (G#dim)else can I (Am)tell

you,

what more can I (G)do?

Why (Bbdim)don’t you be (Am)lieve

me?

I love on ly (G)you.

(G)you.

Why Don't You Believe Me by Joni James

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Why Don't You Believe Me”

What key is "Why Don't You Believe Me" in?: "Why Don't You Believe Me" by Joni James is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Why Don't You Believe Me" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Why Don't You Believe Me" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Why Don't You Believe Me"?: This arrangement of "Why Don't You Believe Me" uses 21 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Bb, Bbdim, Bbm6, C, C#dim, +13 more.
How long does it take to learn "Why Don't You Believe Me" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.