Show Me Don't Tell Me chords by
Arkells

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Key: C major•

Verse 1

C

C

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F

F

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C

C

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Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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We had to know

Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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If this was the real thing

F

F

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C

C

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I had to know

F

F

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C

C

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Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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If you could change with me

Verse 2

Am

Am

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C

C

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Csus4

Csus4

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You're up in Berlin at 8 am

C

C

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F

F

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I'm in Montreal still going strong

C

C

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Am

Am

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Walking back to the hostel

C

C

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Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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Did I cross your mind still?

F

F

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If I don't got you

I don't want noth_ ing

C

C

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It's

Verse 3

true

F

F

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Am

Am

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Yeah I know just the place

C

C

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F

F

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My love is just one hop-skip away

away

Am

Am

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C

C

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You said, "show me, don't tell me"

F

F

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And, I miss you completely"

Am

Am

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C

C

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This time I ain't bluffing

F

F

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You're always my number one

Verse 4

F

F

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C

C

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Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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You're out on your own

And every door opens

Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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F

F

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You're out on your own

C

C

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Got the whole city show_

Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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ing

Am

Am

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F

F

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This intermis_ sion

C

C

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Csus4

Csus4

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Showed me what's missing

C

C

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F

F

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Yeah this chandelier

It keeps on swinging

C

C

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Am

Am

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F

F

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You called from the air_ port

Am

Am

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C

C

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Csus4

Csus4

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Leaving from Ham_ burg

C

C

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F

F

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You said, "if I don't got you

I don't want noth_ ing"

C

C

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It's

Verse 5

true

F

F

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Am

Am

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Yeah I know just the place

C

C

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F

F

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My love is just one hop-skip away

Am

Am

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away

C

C

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You said, "show me, don't tell me"

F

F

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'Cause I miss you completely"

Am

Am

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C

C

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This time I ain't bluffing

F

F

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You're always my number one

Interlude 1

F

F

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C

C

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F

F

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C

C

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Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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Am

Am

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C

C

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F

F

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Verse 6

Am

Am

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G

G

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C

C

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We set a precedent

F

F

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C

C

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Am

Am

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And now I'm living with it

F

F

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Eb

Eb

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Who made up all these conditions?

F

F

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I'll be waiting with a sign when

C

C

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you've landed

Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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Verse 7

'Cause It's true

Yeah I know just the place

F

F

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My love is just one hop-skip away

C

C

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away

You said, "show me, don't tell me

'Cause I miss you completely"

This time I ain't bluffing

Nah I ain't bluff_ ing

C

C

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It's true

F

F

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Am

Am

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Yeah I know just the place

C

C

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F

F

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My love is just one hop-skip away

Am

Am

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away

C

C

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You said, "show me, don't tell me

F

F

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And, I miss you completely"

Am

Am

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C

C

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This time I ain't bluffing

F

F

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You're always my number one

C

C

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F

F

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You are always my number one

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Chords

C
F
Csus4
Am
G
Eb

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Show Me Don't Tell Me?

The original key of Show Me Don't Tell Me by Arkells is C major.

What are the main chords for Show Me Don't Tell Me?

The primary chords used in Show Me Don't Tell Me are C, F, Csus4, Am, G, Eb.

Do I need a capo to play Show Me Don't Tell Me?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Show Me Don't Tell Me beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, F, Csus4, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Show Me Don't Tell Me?

The tempo of Show Me Don't Tell Me is approximately 95 beats per minute.

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