Tell Me Why
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Abm/B Gm/Bb Fm7 Bb
verse 1
Eb Gm Db Ab/C
Kinda funny but mostly sad, kinda good but mostly bad
Abm/B Gm/Bb Fm7 Bb
I really miss that thing we had, until you went away
Eb Gm Db Ab/C
I think about the night we met, there's just some things you don't forget
Abm/B Gm/Bb Fm7 Bb
I haven't heard from you again, since you went away
Eb Gm Ab Ab/Bb
But now you're gone and I've gotta get on with my life
[Refrão]Chorus
Eb Gm
How many times do I have to explain
Ab Ab/Bb
How many nights til I see you again
Eb Gm
How many times can I sit here alone
Ab Ab/Bb
Is there a chance that you'll ever come home
Ab Gm Fm7 Bb
Tell me why
verse 2
Eb Gm Db Ab/C
I think about that ocean view, and all the dreams I shared with you
Abm/B Gm/Bb Fm7 Bb
I guess they won't be coming true, at least for you and me
Eb Gm Ab Ab/Bb
But now you're gone and I've gotta get on with my life
[Refrão]
Eb Gm
How many times do I have to explain
Ab Ab/Bb
How many nights til I see you again
Eb Gm
How many times can I sit here alone
Ab Ab/Bb
Is there a chance that you'll ever come home
Ab Gm Fm7 Ab/Bb
Tell me why
Eb Gm
How many times do I have to explain
Ab Ab/Bb
How many nights til I see you again
Eb Gm
How many times can I sit here alone
Ab Ab/Bb
Is there a chance that you'll ever come home
Eb Fm7 Ab Ab/Bb
Tell me why
Eb Gm Ab Ab/Bb
Tell me why
Eb Gm Ab Ab/Bb
Tell me why (repeat and fade out)
How to play Tell Me Why
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 Abm/B. 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.