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Tell It Like It Is

Nina Simone

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Tell It Like It Is by Nina Simone

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Romance Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Caug

Verse 1
Now If You WGmant Something To PlC7ay With,
Go Out And Find Yourself FA ToyFmaj7.      F6​
'Cause Little Boy,D7/F# My Time Is TooGm Expensive,  C7​
And I'm Not A Little BFoy.  Fmaj7       F6    F​

Verse 2
Am   So If You AreDm Serious,
Am    Don't Play With My Heart, It Makes MDme Furious.
Am    But If You Want Me To LBbove You,
You Know I WiC7ll, YGm7ou Know I Will...C7​

Chorus
Tell It Like It IsGm,
Don't Be AsC7hamed,
Let Your Conscience Be Your GuFide. Fmaj7      F6​
D7/F#I Know Deep Down GmInside Of Me,
I Believe You LoveC7 Me;
So Forget Your Foolish PriFde.  Fmaj7       F6    F​

Verse 3
Am   Life Is Too Short DmTo Have Sorrows,
Am   You May Be Here Today And GoDmne Tomorrow.
Am   You Might As Well Get What YoBbu Want,
So Go On And LC7ive, Gm7Baby, Go On And C7Live...

Chorus
C7Tell It Like It IGms,   C7​
I'm Nothing To PGm7lay With;
Go And FC7ind Yourself A Toy. F     Fmaj7       F6​
Tell It Like It IC7s,
Tell It Like It IFs.
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FAQ

What are the chords for Tell It Like It Is?

The chords for Tell It Like It Is are: Caug, Gm, C7, F, Fmaj7, F6, D7/F#, Am, Dm, Bb, Gm7

What is the original key of Tell It Like It Is?

The original key is Caug.

What is the difficulty of playing Tell It Like It Is?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Tell It Like It Is in another key?

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

Can Tell It Like It Is be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Tell It Like It Is on ukulele?

Chord Tell It Like It Is can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Tell It Like It Is?

Tell It Like It Is uses 11 chords: Caug, Gm, C7, F, Fmaj7, F6, D7/F#, Am, Dm, Bb, Gm7

What is the easiest way to play Tell It Like It Is?

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 It Like It Is released in?

Tell It Like It Is was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Tell It Like It Is?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Tell It Like It Is 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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