Tell Me Why
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C G
I took a chance, I took a shot
D Em7
And you might think I'm bulletproof, but I'm not
C G
You took a swing, I took it hard
D Em7
And down here from the ground I see who you are
C G
I'm sick and tired of your attitude
D
I'm feeling like I don't know you
Em7
You tell me that you love me then cut me down
C G
And I need you like a heartbeat
D
But you know you got a mean streak
Em7 D/F# G Em7 C
Makes me run for cover when you're around
C D
And here's to you and your temper
G D/F# Em7
Yes, I remember what you said last night
C D
And I know that you see what you're doing to me
G
Tell me why
C G
You could write a book on
D Em7
How to ruin someones perfect day
C G
Well I get so confused and frustrated
D Em7
Forget what I'm trying to say, oh
C G
I'm sick and tired of your reasons
D
I got no one to believe in
Em7 C
You tell me that you want me, then push me around
G
And I need you like a heartbeat
D
But you know you got a mean streak
Em7 D/F# G Em7 C
Makes me run for cover when you're around
Cadd9 D
And here's to you and your temper
G D/F# Em7
Yes, I remember what you said last night
C D
And I know that you see what you're doing to me
G
Tell me why
Em C
Why... do you have to make me feel small
G D
So you can feel whole inside
Em C
Why... do you have to put down my dreams
A C D
So you're the only thing on my mind
C G
I'm sick and tired of your attitude
D
I'm feeling like I don't know you
Em7 C
You tell me that you want me then cut down
G
I'm sick and tired of your reasons
D
I got no one to believe in
Em7 D/F# G Em7 C
You ask me for my love then you push me around
C D
Here's to you and your temper
G D/F# Em7
Yes, I remember what you said last night
C D
And I know that you see what you're doing to me
G Em7 C D
Tell me why, why, tell me why, ohh
C G
I take a step back, let you go
D Em G
I told you I'm not bulletproof, now you know
How to play Tell Me Why
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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.