Tell Me Why
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Bm D
(Tell me why you left, tell me where you went.
F#m E
Tell me why am I worth the lines.
Bm D
Tell me all you want, keep me holding on.
F#m
Tell me lies)
E
Tell me why...
Bm D
Tell me why you left, tell me where you went.
F#m E
Tell me why am I worth the lines.
Bm D
Tell me all you want, keep me holding on.
F#m E
Tell me lies, tell me why.
D E F#m
(Just like wind, you're gone.)
D F#m
You won't stay, afraid to settle like ashes.
A E
You say you need a silhouette, and I'm a shadow standing in your way
D F#m A
I bet you find a millionaire and one of them will need you
E D E
And your silver hair when you've gone
Bm D
Tell me why you left, tell me where you went.
F#m E
Tell me why am I worth the lines.
Bm D
Tell me all you want, keep me holding on.
F#m E
Tell me lies, tell me why.
D E F#m
(Just like wind, you're gone.
D E F#m
Leaving me breathless and alone.)
Bm A F#m A E
Just like the wind, you're gone.
Bm A F#m A E
Leaving me breathless and alone.
Bm A F#m A E
Just like the wind, you're gone.
Bm A F#m A E
Leaving me breathless and alone.
Bm D
Tell me why you left, tell me where you went.
F#m E
Tell me why am I worth the lines.
Bm D
Tell me all you want, keep me holding on.
F#m E
Tell me lies, tell me why.
Outro: D F#m A E (x2)
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 Bm. 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.