You Tell Me Why
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A {4 bars}
Verse 1:
E E7 A
You tell me that I should not cry
E E7 A
You tell me all good things must die
D A
You ask me why I get upset
F#m E E7
You tell me that I will forget
A/C# D E/B /A /G#
Tell me why.......
A {4 bars}
Verse 2:
You say I can't be blue for long
You say I'll find new love that's strong
You tell me she was not for me
It's just the way love has to be
Tell me why
Bridge:
D G C D
Why I cannot see her
D G C D
She won't let me see her
A E A E
Te-ell te-ell
D E7 A
Tell me why
A {4 bars}
Verse 3:
You tell me I will find my way
Tomorrow won't be like today
You tell me life was meant to be
One-third good, two-thirds misery
Tell me why
Coda:
A {10 bars}; end cold
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play You 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 A. 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.