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I Can’t Tell You Why

Eagles

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Can’t Tell You Why by Eagles in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Romance Mood: Romantic View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Am7   G/A   Am7   G/A
  Am7   G/A   Am7   Em7

Verse 1
  Cmaj7Look At Us, Baby,  Up AllCmaj7 Night    TearinFmaj7g Our Love  Apart       Fmaj7​
  Cmaj7Aren't We The Same Two People   WCmaj7ho Lived Through Years In The Dark?   Fmaj7Ahh   Ah                   E    E7​

Hook 1
  Am7    Every Time I Try To Walk AG/Away      SomeFmaj7thing Makes Me Turn Around And Stay         E                     E7​
And I CAm7an't Tell You  Why   G/A​

Instruments
  Fmaj7   Em7

Verse 2
  Cmaj7When We Get Crazy, It Just AinCmaj7't Right (Try To Keep Your Head, Little Girl)
  Fmaj7Girl, I Get Lonely TFmaj7oo
   YCmaj7ou Don't Have To Worry, Just Hold On TigCmaj7ht (Don't Get Caught In Your Little World)        Fmaj7​
'Cause I LoEve YouE7​

Hook 2
  Am7    Nothing's Wrong As Far As I Can SeeG/A       We Make IFmaj7t Harder Than It Has To Be             E            E7​
And I CAm7an't Tell You Why   G/ANo, Baby, I Can't TelFmaj7l You Why            E   I CE7an't Fmaj7Tell You Why     Em7​

Instruments (Solo)
  Am7   G/A   Am7   G/A
  Cmaj7   Cmaj7   Fmaj7   Fmaj7
  Cmaj7   Cmaj7   Fmaj7   E E7

Last-Hook
  Am7    Every Time I Try To Walk AG/Away      SomeFmaj7thing Makes Me Turn Around And Stay         E                     E7​
And I CAm7an't Tell You Why   G/ANo, Baby, I Can't TelFmaj7l You Why            E   I CE7an't Fmaj7Tell You Why     Em7​
  Fmaj7I Can't Tell You WEm7hy

Instruments (Fade Out)
  Fmaj7   Em7   Fmaj7   Em7  [x4]
Also available in: Bm7 (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for I Can’t Tell You Why?

The chords for I Can’t Tell You Why are: Am7, G/A, Em7, Cmaj7, Fmaj7, E, E7

What is the original key of I Can’t Tell You Why?

The original key is Bm7.

What is the difficulty of playing I Can’t Tell You Why?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play I Can’t Tell You Why in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can I Can’t Tell You Why be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play I Can’t Tell You Why on ukulele?

Chord I Can’t Tell You Why can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Can’t Tell You Why?

I Can’t Tell You Why uses 7 chords: Am7, G/A, Em7, Cmaj7, Fmaj7, E, E7

What is the easiest way to play I Can’t Tell You Why?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was I Can’t Tell You Why released in?

I Can’t Tell You Why was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Can’t Tell You Why?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Can’t Tell You Why to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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