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Tom Waits
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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They say you're seeing someone,
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you're wearing his ring
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They say you laughed

when you heard my name

They say he takes you dancing,

he holds you so near
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They say he'll buy you anything
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Tell me am I foolish,
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I don't believe these stories

And I'll be coming home soon
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Verse 2

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Louise, Louise, if it's true
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Tell it to me
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Verse 3
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I know, you will not see me,
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but I know you have a daughter
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And I hear she has my eyes

They say she calls him "father",

and he's proud of her
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And even believes all of your lies
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But for all your faithless beauty,
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I'd give all my tomorrows
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And if you're still thinking of me
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Louise, Louise, if it's true
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Tell it to me
Interlude 1
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Verse 4
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Oh Louise, Louise, if it's true
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Tell it to me
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Oh Louise, Louise, if it's true
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Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • F

  • Dm

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Tell me by Tom waits is G major.

The primary chords used in Tell me are G, C, F, Dm.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Tell me is approximately 128 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Tell me using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Tom waits.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Tell me to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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