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Tell Me Why

Elvis Presley

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Tell Me Why by Elvis Presley

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1950s Genre: Pop Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
CEvery Time I Look At Someone New G7​
Tell Me Why I Think Of You Then YouC SometC7imes Ask
Me By FYou're Playing With Love Darling TelFl Me WGhy                     C​

Verse 2
You Left Me AlFl Alone To Cry Over You C​
My HeaDmrt Is Torn And Broken There's Nothing GLeft To
Do InC My Prayers, T'll Mention YoGu
When You're Gone 1 Feel So Blue Why CanC't I Have AlC7l
Of You FOh, Somebody, GPlease Tell Me Why                  C​
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FAQ

What are the chords for Tell Me Why?

The chords for Tell Me Why are: C, G7, C7, F, G, Dm

What is the original key of Tell Me Why?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Tell Me Why?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Tell Me Why in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Tell Me Why be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Tell Me Why on ukulele?

Chord Tell Me Why can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Tell Me Why?

Tell Me Why uses 6 chords: C, G7, C7, F, G, Dm

What is the easiest way to play Tell Me Why?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Tell Me Why released in?

Tell Me Why was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Tell Me Why?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Tell Me Why to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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