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Song: |
Tell Me Why |
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Instrument: |
Cello | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
148 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0163237 |
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Price:
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$4.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $3.99
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Pages: |
1 |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
The Beatles |
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Pages: |
1 |
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Forms: |
Song Solo |
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Instrument: |
Cello | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0163237 |
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Tempo: |
Moderato |
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Metronome: |
q = 148 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1964 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0163237 |
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From the Show: |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
Best of the Beatles - 2nd Edition |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The cello solo edition of “Tell Me Why” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the cello solo score for “Tell Me Why” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
Is “Tell Me Why” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Tell Me Why” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Tell Me Why” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Tell Me Why” by The Beatles is available as a cello solo arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Paul McCartney and John Lennon. It includes 1 page of music.
The original key is C major. It's marked moderato, at about 148 BPM. It's arranged for Cello.
It's categorized as Movie/TV on Musicnotes. There are 30 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. The piece is from A Hard Day's Night.
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