Taylor Swift - Tell Me Why: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Tell Me Why" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Tell Me Why Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Taylor Swift
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Tell Me Why" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
C G I took a chance, I took a shot Dsus4 Em7 And you might think I'm bulletproof, but I'm not C G You took a swing, I took it hard Dsus4 Em7 And down here from the ground I see who you are Chorus: C G I'm sick and tired of your attitude D I'm feeling like I don't know you Em7 You tell me that you love me then cut me down C G And I need you like a heartbeat D But you know you got a mean streak Em7 D/F# G Em7 C Makes me run for cover when you're around C D And here's to you and your temper G D/F# Em7 Yes, I remember what you said last night C D And I know that you see what you're doing to me G Tell me why You could write a book on How to ruin someones perfect day Well I get so confused and frustrated Forget what I'm trying to say, oh Chorus Em C Why do you have to make me feel small G D So you can feel whole inside Em C Why do you have to put down my dreams A C D So you're the only thing on my mind Chorus Em7 C D Why, tell me why, C G I take a step back, let you go D Em G I told you I'm not bulletproof, now you know You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  C  D  Dsus4  Em  Em7  F#  G  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Tell Me Why" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Tell Me Why" by Taylor Swift.