Taylor Swift - Tell Me Why: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Tell Me Why" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Tell Me Why ukulele chords and lyrics

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele 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 ukulele.

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

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

A

Ukulele chord A

C

Ukulele chord C

D

Ukulele chord D

Dsus4

Ukulele chord <span>D</span>sus4

Em

Ukulele chord <span>E</span>m

Em7

Ukulele chord <span>E</span>m7

F#

Ukulele chord <span>F</span>#

G

Ukulele chord G

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele 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 guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Tell Me Why" by Taylor Swift.

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