Tell Me
Bob Dylan
Intro: E B E B
E B
Tell me, I've got to know.
E B
Tell me, tell me before I go.
A
Does that fire still burn? Does that flame still glow?
E
Or has it died out and melted like the snow.
B E (E7)
Tell me. Tell me.
E B
Tell me, what are you focused upon?
E B
Tell me, will it come to me after you're gone?
A
Tell me now with a glance on the side.
E
Shall I hold you close or let you go by?
B E (E7)
Tell me. Tell me.
A
Is that the heat and the beat of your pulse that I feel?
E
If it's not that, then what is it that you're trying to conceal?
B E
Do you have any secrets that will only come out in time?
A
Do you lie in your bed do you stare at the stars?
E
Is your main friend someone who's an old acquaintance of ours?
B E (E7)
Tell me. Yes, tell me.
E B
Tell me, are those rock 'n' roll dreams in your eyes?
E B
Tell me behind what door your treasure lies.
A
Ever gone broke in a big way?
E
Ever done the opposite of what the experts say?
B E (E7)
Tell me. Tell me.
E B E B
A E B E
A
Is it some kind of game that you're playin' with my heart
E
How deep must I go, where do I start?
B E
Do you have any morals? Do you have any point of view?
A
Is that a smile that I see on your face?
E
Will it lead me to glory or lead me to disgrace?
B E (E7
Tell me. Tell me.
E B
Tell me, is that my name in your book?
E B
Tell me, will you go back and take another look?
A
Tell me the truth, don't tell me no lies.
E
Are you anybody, someone, prays for, or cries?
B E
Tell me. Tell me.