Please Don't Ask About Barbara
View chords used in this chart
[INTRO: ]E C#m E C#m
E
Please don't ask about Barbara
C#m G#m
Don't ask me if she's found somebody new
A Am
'cause I would try to smile but in a little while
B E
My tears would show and then you'd know it's true
E
Please don't ask about Barbara
C#m G#m
The hurt will bring the teardrops to my eyes
A Am
Though I would pretend that now she's just a friend
B E E7
You'd look at me and see right through the lies
A G#m F#m E C#m
Tears, tears, go away, come again another day
A B E
How can I hide this pain I feel inside
B
When little teardrops give my heart away?
E
Don't you ever tell Barbara
C#m G#m
I'd rather die than let her know I'm cryin'
A Am
Let her run around until the day she's found
B
She needs me back again but this I ask till then
E
"Please don't ask about Barbara"
How to play Please Don't Ask About Barbara
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.