Tell Me Why
Author: John Lennon; Lead vocal: John Lennon

Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me,
Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me.

Well I gave you ev'rything I had,
But you left me sitting on my own,
Did you have to treat me oh so bad,
All I do is hang my head and moan.

Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me,
Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me.

If there's something I have said or done,
Tell me what and I'll apologize,
If you don't really can't go on,
Holding back these tears in my eyes.

Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me,
Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me.

Well I beg you on my bended knees,
If you'll only listen to my pleas,
Is there anything I can do,
'Cause I really can't stand it,
I'm so in love with you.

Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me,
Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me.

Credits

Recorded: February 27, 1964 at Abbey Road, London, England
John Lennon - lead vocal, rhythm guitar
Paul McCartney - bass guitar, harmony vocal
George Harrison - lead guitar
Ringo Starr - drums

This version of the song available on

UK albums
A Hard Day's Night (1964)
US albums
A Hard Day's Night (Original Soundtrack Album) (1964)
Something New (1964)
EPs
Extracts From the Film a Hard Day's Night (1964)