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Tell Me Why

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                           TELL ME WHY - Taylor Swift
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tabbed by: Krista
Email: leavethepieces@gmail.com
Tuning: Standard
  Cadd9 G Dsus4 Em7 Em  C   D   A  D/F#
e|--3---3---3---3---0---0---2---0---3--|
B|--3---3---3---3---0---1---3---2---3--|
G|--0---0---2---0---0---0---2---2---2--|
D|--2---0---0---2---2---2---0---2---0--|
A|--3---2---x---2---2---3---x---0---0--|
E|--x---3---x---0---0---x---x---x---2--|
I couldn't always tell if it was Em and C or
Em7 and Cadd9 but it really doesn't make a difference,
just play whatever sounds best and is easiest for you!
[Verse 1]
Cadd9           G
 I took a chance, I took a shot
Dsus4                    Em7
 And you might think I'm bulletproof, but I'm not
Cadd9            G
 You took a swing, I took it hard
Dsus4                   Em7
 And down here from the ground I see who you are
[Chorus]
Cadd9                       G
 I'm sick and tired of your attitude
                          D
 I'm feeling like I don't know you
                      Em7
 You tell me that you love me then cut me down
Cadd9                  G
 And I need you like a heartbeat
                        D
 But you know you got a mean streak
                  Em7   D/F#     G Em7 Cadd9
 Makes me run for cover when you're around
Cadd9          D
 And here's to you and your temper
        G                 D/F#      Em7
 Yes, I remember what you said last night
           Cadd9                      D
 And I know that you see what you're doing to me
         G
 Tell me why
[Verse 2]
Cadd9              G
 You could write a book on
             D                Em7
 How to ruin someones perfect day
Cadd9             G
 Well I get so confused and frustrated
    D                      Em7
 Forget what I'm trying to say, oh
[Chorus]
Cadd9                       G
 I'm sick and tired of your reasons
                   D
 I got no one to believe in
                      Em7                     Cadd9
 You tell me that you want me, then push me around
                       G
 And I need you like a heartbeat
                        D
 But you know you got a mean streak
                  Em7   D/F#     G Em7 Cadd9
 Makes me run for cover when you're around
Cadd9          D
 And here's to you and your temper
        G                 D/F#      Em7
 Yes, I remember what you said last night
           Cadd9                      D
 And I know that you see what you're doing to me
         G
 Tell me why
[Bridge]
  Em                  C
Why... do you have to make me feel small
   G                     D
So you can feel whole inside
Em                    C
Why... do you have to put down my dreams
   A                         C  D
So you're the only thing on my mind
[Chorus]
Cadd9                       G
 I'm sick and tired of your attitude
                          D
 I'm feeling like I don't know you
                      Em7                 Cadd9
 You tell me that you want me then cut me down
                            G
 I'm sick and tired of your reasons
                   D
 I got no one to believe in
                   Em7  D/F#     G      Em7 Cadd9
 You ask me for my love then you push me around
Cadd9      D
 Here's to you and your temper
        G                 D/F#      Em7
 Yes, I remember what you said last night
           Cadd9                      D
 And I know that you see what you're doing to me
         G   Em7             Cadd9 D
 Tell me why, why, tell me why,  ohh
[Outro]
Cadd9              G
 I take a step back, let you go
D                   Em                   G
 I told you I'm not bulletproof, now you know

Tell Me Why chords and lyrics

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

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           TELL ME WHY - Taylor Swift
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tabbed by: Krista
Email: leavethepieces@gmail.com
Tuning: Standard
I couldn't always tell if it was Em and C or
Em7 and Cadd9 but it really doesn't make a difference,
just play whatever sounds best and is easiest for you!
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Outro]

Tell Me Why Chords by Taylor Swift

Learn how to play Tell Me Why by Taylor Swift with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Tell Me Why chords”, “Tell Me Why guitar chords”, or “Taylor Swift 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 Cadd9, G, Dsus4, Em7, Em, C.

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The chords for "Tell Me Why" show the original chord names (including Cadd9, G, Dsus4, Em7, Em, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.