Tell Me What
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[Intro ]
Bb Gm Bb Gm
Bb Gm
verse 1
F Eb
Tell me what (tell me what) tell me what I gotta do
Bb Gm
To make you notice
Bb Gm
To make you look this way
Bb Gm
What do I have to say
F Eb
Tell me what (tell me what) tell me what I have to say
verse 2
Bb Gm
To keep you with me
Bb Gm
To make you want to stay
Bb Gm
To have you every day
F Eb
Tell me what (tell me what) tell me what I gotta do
verse 3
Bb Gm
Are you happy
Bb Gm
I can never tell
Bb Gm
You keep it to yourself
F Eb
Tell me what (tell me what) tell me what it is you feel
Bridge
Cm F
Do you get frightened
Gm F
Am I comin' on just a little strong
Cm F
And you're so quiet
Gm F
I never know or not if I'm right or wrong
inst
Bb Gm Bb Gm Bb Gm
F Eb
Tell me what (tell me what) tell me what I gotta do
verse 4
Bb Gm
Is there somethin'
Bb Gm
I ought to be told
Bb Gm
Do you want to go
F Eb
Tell me what (tell me what) tell me what it is you know
Verse 5
Bb Gm
So it's over
Bb Gm
Then we're really through
Bb Gm
What I heard is true
F Eb
Tell me what (tell me what) tell me what you're gonna do
Verse 6
Bb Gm
To keep you with me
Bb Gm
To make you want to stay
Bb Gm
To have you every day
F Eb
Tell me what (tell me what) tell me what I gotta do
Out...
Bb Gm
Mmmmm
Bb Gm
Tell me
Bb Gm
Won't you tell me
F Eb
Tell me what (tell me what) tell me what I gotta do
fade over Bb / Gm ...
How to play Tell Me What
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 Bb. 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.