Tell Me How
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C C6 Bb
C C6/F Bb
C/E F
C/E F
C C6 Bb
I can't call you a stranger
C C6/F Bb
But I can't call you
C/E F
I know you think that I erased you
C/E F
You may hate me but I can't hate you
F/E F
And I won't replace you
Bb C
Tell me how to feel about you now
Bb
Tell me how to feel about you now
C/E F
Oh, let me know
F/E F
Do I suffocate or let go?
Bb
Think I'm tired of getting over it
C Bb
Just starting something new again
C F
I'm getting sick of the beginnings
C F
And always coming to your defences
C Bb
I guess it's good to get it off my chest
C Bb
I guess I can't believe I haven't yet
C F
You know I got my own convictions
C F
And they're stronger than any addiction
C Am7
But no one's winning
Bb C
Tell me how to feel about you now
Bb
Tell me how to feel about you now
C/E F
Oh, let me know
F/E F
Do I suffocate or let go?
Bb C
Tell me how to feel about you now
Bb
Tell me how to feel about you now
C/E F
Oh, let me know
F/E F
Do I suffocate or let go?
Bb C Bb C
G#m
You keep me up with your silence
Am
Take me down with your quiet
F G#m
Of all the weapons you fight with
Am G#m
Your silence is the most violent
Bb C
Tell me how to feel about you now
Bb
Tell me how to feel about you now
C/E F
Oh, let me know
F/E F
Do I suffocate or let go?
Bb C
Tell me how to feel about you now
Bb
Tell me how to feel about you now
C/E F
Oh, let me know
F/E F
Do I suffocate or let go?
Bb C
F
Bb
You don't have to tell me
C Bb
If you ever think of me
F
I know you say you're busy
In the wild fog of your memory
You don't have to tell me
Bb
I can still believe
How to play Tell Me How
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 C. 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.