Tell Me It's Okay.
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D Bm
Maybe it's been years since I've genuinely smiled
D Bm A
And maybe it's been years since I've wanted to be a part of anything
D Bm
But lately I've been good, you know, I've actually been great
D
Man, I even laughed a little today
Bm A
It's so strange, it's so strange
D Bm
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
A
Because I'm happy now
D Bm
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
A
Because I'm happy now
D Bm A
Tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay
D Bm
I thought it was my right to be as sorry as I wanted to be
D Bm A
I wasted all my teenage years being a misery factory
D Bm
But something had to give, I had to finally see the light
D Bm A
I think at twenty-three It's time to practice what I preach, and what I'm preaching
D Bm
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
A
Because I'm happy now
D Bm
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
A
Because I'm happy now
D Bm A
Tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay
G D
All my wasted hope
Bm A
I let go when I shoulda held tighter
G D
And now when it flames out
Bm
I let it burn
A D
I'm not afraid to feel it shine on me
Tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay
D Bm
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
A
Because I'm happy now
D Bm
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
A
My life is finally leveling out so
D Bm A
Tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay
D Bm
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
A
Because I'm happy now
D Bm
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
A
My life is finally leveling out so
D Bm A
Tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay
D Bm A
Tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay, tell me it's okay
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
Bm = X 2 4 4 3 2
D = X X 0 2 3 2
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
How to play Tell Me It's Okay.
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 D. 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.