That marks the only time the song was ever performed in front of a live audience, which consisted of 350 paid actors, one of whom was a thirteen-year old Phil Collins. The song was part of the 'studio performance' sequence, which was filmed at the Scala Theatre, London, on 31 March 1964. 'Tell Me Why' was performed in the Beatles' debut feature film, A Hard Day's Night. In the chorus, John's lead vocal part sits higher than George's, and more unusual in this case, Paul's harmonies. John, Paul, and George sing a three-part harmony. Its basic structure of simple doo-wop chord changes and block harmonies over a walking bass line 'creates an illusion of sincerity through its sheer attack'. Lennon described the song as resembling 'a black New York girl-group song'. I think a lot of these songs like 'Tell Me Why' may have been based in real experiences or affairs John was having, or arguments with Cynthia or whatever, but it never occurred to us until later to put that slant on it all. Credited to Lennon–McCartney, it was written by John Lennon in either Paris or New York City, and recorded in eight takes on 27 February 1964.

In North America, it was released on both the American version of A Hard Day's Night and the album Something New.

' Tell Me Why' is a song by English rock band the Beatles from their album A Hard Day's Night. you cried.Cover to Parlophone single for export release A7 D Bm Em7 A7 (Bm Bb A7sus4 A6 D) Tell me why. (BRIDGE) D7 G7 A7 Well Im beg 'in on my bended knees, If you'll only listen to my pleas Bm /F#root Em A7 D Is there anything I can do.Cause I really can't stand it, I'm soo in love with you (CHORUS) D Bm Em7 A7 D Em7 Tell me why. (VERSE 2) A7 D Bm Em A7 If there's something I have said or done, Tell me what and I'll apolo-gize A7 D Bm Em7 A7 If you don't really can't go on, Holding back these tears in my eyes (CHORUS) A7 D Bm Em7 A7 D Em7 Tell me why. (VERSE 1) A7 D Bm Em A7 Well I gave you everything I had, But you left me sitting on my own A7 D Bm Em7 A7 Did you have to treat me oh so bad, All I do is hang my head and moan (CHORUS) A7 D Bm Em7 A7 D Em7 Tell me why. (CHORUS) A7 D Bm Em7 A7 D Em7 Tell me why.

(intro 'TAG') (piano lead in mix) Em A7, Em A7, Em A7, Em A7. United Artist US STEREO release.Capital release 'Something New'. VERSION:'A Hard Day's Night' STEREO Parlophone UK release. Tell Me Why (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) Lead Vocal: John Lennon Guitar Transcription by: C.M.

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