Preview of the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement for “Tell Me What He Said” by Helen Shapiro.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Tell Me What He Said (1962)
A single released on Columbia Records during the peak of Shapiro's early pop career, continuing the run of UK chart success she had built through 1961 and into 1962. It captures the upbeat, teenage pop style that defined her work in this period.
All of Tell Me What He SaidHelen Shapiro
Helen Shapiro is a British pop and jazz singer born in 1946 in the East End of London. She started recording as a teenager and scored two UK number one singles in 1961, at just 14 years old, with a deep, mature voice that set her apart from her contemporaries. Over the following decades she moved into jazz and gospel, building a career that stretched well beyond her early teen pop success.
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Good to know
What key is "Tell Me What He Said" in?
"Tell Me What He Said" by Helen Shapiro is in B♭ major.
What is the tempo of "Tell Me What He Said"?
"Tell Me What He Said" plays at around 150 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Tell Me What He Said"?
The core progression is E♭, B♭, Cm, Gm, F, and B♭maj7, built around the B♭ major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Tell Me What He Said"?
The recording features piano, bass, drums, strings, and vocals.
Can I get "Tell Me What He Said" bass guitar sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement of "Tell Me What He Said" by Helen Shapiro, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Tell Me What He Said" bass guitar sheet music easy to play?
"Tell Me What He Said" bass guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 150 BPM in B♭ major with 9 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Tell Me What He Said" bass guitar sheet music?
Yes. The beginner bass guitar sheet music for "Tell Me What He Said" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Tell Me What He Said" on?
"Tell Me What He Said" appears on Tell Me What He Said (1962).
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