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Tell Me Why

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                          Tell Me Why
                                                        Lennon/McCartney
G7       C    Am            Dm7              G7    Dm7      C    Am  Dm7
Tell me why - -  you cried,     and why you lied - -    to me.
G7       C    Am            Dm7              G7    Dm7     C     G7
Tell me why - -  you cried,     and why you lied - -    to me.
        C                    Am            Dm7                  G7
Well I gave you everything I had, but you left me sitting on my own.
        C                      Am         Dm7                     G7
Did you have to treat me oh so bad, all I do is hang my head and moan.
         C    Am            Dm7              G7    Dm7      C    Am  Dm7
Tell me why - -  you cried,     and why you lied - -    to me.
G7       C    Am            Dm7              G7    Dm7     C      G7
Tell me why - -  you cried,     and why you lied - -    to me.
         C                           Am            Dm7                G7
If it's something that I've said or done, tell me what and I'll apologize.
        C                      Am          Dm7                     G7
If you don't I really can't go on, holding back these tears in my eyes.
         C    Am            Dm7              G7    Dm7      C    Am  Dm7
Tell me why - -  you cried,     and why you lied - -    to me.
G7       C    Am            Dm7              G7    Dm7     C     C7
Tell me why - -  you cried,     and why you lied - -    to me.
       F7                                    G7
Well I beg you on my bended knees, if you'll only listen to my pleas.
         Am
Is there anything I can do,
          Dm                       G7               C       G7
'Cause I really can't stand it I'm so in love with you.
         C    Am            Dm7              G7    Dm7      C    Am  Dm7
Tell me why - -  you cried,     and why you lied - -    to me.
G7       C    Am            Dm7              G7           Am   Ab  G7  C
Tell me why - -  you cried,     and why you lied - -  to  me.

Tell Me Why chords and lyrics

Free chords for Tell Me Why by The Beatles. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Tell Me Why
                                                        Lennon/McCartney

Tell Me Why Chords by The Beatles

Learn how to play Tell Me Why by The Beatles with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Tell Me Why chords”, “Tell Me Why guitar chords”, or “The Beatles Tell Me Why chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Tell Me Why chords and for experienced players who want accurate Tell Me Why lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G7, C, Am, Dm7, C7, F7.

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Can I transpose "Tell Me Why" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Tell Me Why" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Yes. Tap any chord in "Tell Me Why" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Tell Me Why" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Tell Me Why" by The Beatles with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Beatles below.

What key is "Tell Me Why" in?

The chords for "Tell Me Why" show the original chord names (including G7, C, Am, Dm7, C7, F7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.