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Tell It Like It Is

Nina Simone

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Tell It Like It Is by Nina Simone in the key of E

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

Verse 1
Now If You WBmant Something To PlE7ay With,
Go Out And Find Yourself AA ToyAmaj7.      A6​
'Cause Little Boy,F#7/A# My Time Is Too BmExpensive,   E7​
And I'm Not A Little BAoy.  Amaj7       A6    A​

Verse 2
C#m   So If You Are F#mSerious,
C#m    Don't Play With My Heart, It Makes MeF#m Furious.
C#m    But If You Want Me To LoDve You,
You Know I WiE7ll, YBm7ou Know I Will...E7​

Chorus
Tell It Like It IsBm,
Don't Be AsE7hamed,
Let Your Conscience Be Your GuAide. Amaj7      A6​
F#7/A#I Know Deep Down IBmnside Of Me,
I Believe You LoveE7 Me;
So Forget Your Foolish PriAde.  Amaj7       A6    A​

Verse 3
C#m   Life Is Too Short TF#mo Have Sorrows,
C#m   You May Be Here Today And GonF#me Tomorrow.
C#m   You Might As Well Get What YouD Want,
So Go On And LE7ive, Bm7Baby, Go On And E7Live...

Chorus
E7Tell It Like It IBms,   E7​
I'm Nothing To PBm7lay With;
Go And FE7ind Yourself A Toy. A     Amaj7       A6​
Tell It Like It IE7s,
Tell It Like It IAs.
Also available in: Caug (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Tell It Like It Is?

The chords for Tell It Like It Is are: Eaug, Bm, E7, A, Amaj7, A6, F#7/A#, C#m, F#m, D, Bm7

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: Eaug, Bm, E7, A, Amaj7, A6, F#7/A#, C#m, F#m, D, Bm7

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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