Tell Me Why
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[Verso 1]
Bb Bb7
Tell me why, though I try to forget
Eb Ebm
Tell me why, why I think of you yet
Gm G
I know I'll never be free
C Cm
What has happened to me?
F Bb Bb7
Tell me why, when we danced until three
Eb Ebm
Tell me why, why my heart couldn't see
Gm G
I never dreamed of romance
Bb F Bb Bb7
Never gave it a chance
[Refrão]
Gm Eb
When I think of how you looked that day
Fm Bb Eb
In your gown of silk and lace
Gm G Eb
Should have known the day you came my way
Gm C F
That this was the time and the place
[Verso 2]
F7 Bb Bb7
Tell me why I keep fooling my heart
Eb Ebm
When I know it was love from the start
Gm G
Why don't we give it a try?
Bb F Bb Bb7
If you know, tell me why
[Refrão]
Gm Eb
When I think of how you looked that day
Fm Bb Eb
In your gown of silk and lace
Gm G Eb
Should have known the day you came my way
Gm C F
That this was the time and the place
[Verso 3]
F7 Bb Bb7
Tell me why I keep fooling my heart
Eb Ebm
When I know it was love from the start
Gm G
Why don't we give it a try?
Bb F Bb Bb7
If you know, tell me why
Outro
Cm
Tell me.
F Bb
Tell me why
How to play Tell Me Why
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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.