Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

Tell Me Why

Chords5.010 votes

Listen on

YouTube Spotify Apple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

---------------------------------------------------------------------------
          Tell Me Why – Elvis Presley
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Written by: Titus Turner
Recorded in 1957
From: "The Other Sides – Worldwide Gold Award Hits Volume 2"
Tabbed by: maguri
Tuning: Standard
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Verse]
      C                      G
Every time I look at someone new
G7      G7             C
Tell me why I think of you
C7                        F    F7
Then you sometimes ask me by
                    C
You're playing with love
G7              C    F7      C
Darling tell me why (tell me why)
[Middle 8]
    F
You left me all alone
   C
To cry over you
   D7
My heart is torn and broken
G
There's nothing left to do
[Verse]
C     F                     G
In my prayers, I'll mention you
G7          G7             C
When you're gone I feel so blue
C7                      F    F7
Why can't I have all of you
        C    G7
Oh, somebody, please tell me why
[Coda] a cappella
 F       B   C
(Tell me why-y)

Tell Me Why chords and lyrics

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

---------------------------------------------------------------------------
          Tell Me Why – Elvis Presley
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Written by: Titus Turner
Recorded in 1957
From: "The Other Sides – Worldwide Gold Award Hits Volume 2"
Tabbed by: maguri
Tuning: Standard
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Verse]
[Middle 8]
[Verse]
[Coda] a cappella

Tell Me Why Chords by Elvis Presley

Learn how to play Tell Me Why by Elvis Presley with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Tell Me Why chords”, “Tell Me Why guitar chords”, or “Elvis Presley 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 C, G, G7, C7, F, F7.

Frequently asked questions about Tell Me Why

How do I play "Tell Me Why" by Elvis Presley on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Tell Me Why" by Elvis Presley on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Tell Me Why" by Elvis Presley free?

Yes. The chords for "Tell Me Why" by Elvis Presley are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

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.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Tell Me Why"?

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 Elvis Presley with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Elvis Presley below.

What key is "Tell Me Why" in?

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