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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 G

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

Verse 1
Now If You WDmant Something To PlG7ay With,
Go Out And Find Yourself CA ToyCmaj7.      C6​
'Cause Little Boy,A7/C# My Time Is TooDm Expensive,  G7​
And I'm Not A Little BCoy.  Cmaj7       C6    C​

Verse 2
Em   So If You AreAm Serious,
Em    Don't Play With My Heart, It Makes MAme Furious.
Em    But If You Want Me To LFove You,
You Know I WiG7ll, YDm7ou Know I Will...G7​

Chorus
Tell It Like It IsDm,
Don't Be AsG7hamed,
Let Your Conscience Be Your GuCide. Cmaj7      C6​
A7/C#I Know Deep Down DmInside Of Me,
I Believe You LoveG7 Me;
So Forget Your Foolish PriCde.  Cmaj7       C6    C​

Verse 3
Em   Life Is Too Short AmTo Have Sorrows,
Em   You May Be Here Today And GoAmne Tomorrow.
Em   You Might As Well Get What YoFu Want,
So Go On And LG7ive, Dm7Baby, Go On And G7Live...

Chorus
G7Tell It Like It IDms,   G7​
I'm Nothing To PDm7lay With;
Go And FG7ind Yourself A Toy. C     Cmaj7       C6​
Tell It Like It IG7s,
Tell It Like It ICs.
Also available in: Caug (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Tell It Like It Is?

The chords for Tell It Like It Is are: Gaug, Dm, G7, C, Cmaj7, C6, A7/C#, Em, Am, F, Dm7

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: Gaug, Dm, G7, C, Cmaj7, C6, A7/C#, Em, Am, F, Dm7

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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