Tell Me Why
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G7 C Am Dm7 G7 Dm7 C Am Dm7
Tell me why - - you cried, and why you lied - - to me.
G7 C Am Dm7 G7 Dm7 C G7
Tell me why - - you cried, and why you lied - - to me.
C Am Dm7 G7
Well I gave you everything I had, but you left me sitting on my own.
C Am Dm7 G7
Did you have to treat me oh so bad, all I do is hang my head and moan.
C Am Dm7 G7 Dm7 C Am Dm7
Tell me why - - you cried, and why you lied - - to me.
G7 C Am Dm7 G7 Dm7 C G7
Tell me why - - you cried, and why you lied - - to me.
C Am Dm7 G7
If it's something that I've said or done, tell me what and I'll apologize.
C Am Dm7 G7
If you don't I really can't go on, holding back these tears in my eyes.
C Am Dm7 G7 Dm7 C Am Dm7
Tell me why - - you cried, and why you lied - - to me.
G7 C Am Dm7 G7 Dm7 C C7
Tell me why - - you cried, and why you lied - - to me.
F7 G7
Well I beg you on my bended knees, if you'll only listen to my please.
Am
Is there anything I can do,
Dm G7 C G7
'Cause I really can't stand it I'm so in love with you.
C Am Dm7 G7 Dm7 C Am Dm7
Tell me why - - you cried, and why you lied - - to me.
G7 C Am Dm7 G7 Am Ab G7 C
Tell me why - - you cried, and why you lied - - to me.
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 G7. 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.