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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 C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Romance Mood: Romantic View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Cm7   A#/C   Cm7   A#/C
  Cm7   A#/C   Cm7   Gm7

Verse 1
  D#maj7Look At Us, Baby,  Up All D#maj7Night    Tearing G#maj7Our Love  Apart          G#maj7​
  D#maj7Aren't We The Same Two People   WhD#maj7o Lived Through Years In The Dark?   AhG#maj7h   Ah                      G    G7​

Hook 1
  Cm7    Every Time I Try To Walk AA#/Cway      SometG#maj7hing Makes Me Turn Around And Stay           G                     G7​
And I CCm7an't Tell You  Why   A#/C​

Instruments
  G#maj7   Gm7

Verse 2
  D#maj7When We Get Crazy, It Just Ain'D#maj7t Right (Try To Keep Your Head, Little Girl)
  G#maj7Girl, I Get Lonely ToG#maj7o
   YD#maj7ou Don't Have To Worry, Just Hold On TighD#maj7t (Don't Get Caught In Your Little World)          G#maj7​
'Cause I LoGve YouG7​

Hook 2
  Cm7    Nothing's Wrong As Far As I Can SeeA#/C       We Make ItG#maj7 Harder Than It Has To Be               G            G7​
And I CCm7an't Tell You Why   A#/CNo, Baby, I Can't TellG#maj7 You Why              G I CanG7't TeG#maj7ll You Why        Gm7​

Instruments (Solo)
  Cm7   A#/C   Cm7   A#/C
  D#maj7   D#maj7   G#maj7   G#maj7
  D#maj7   D#maj7   G#maj7   G G7

Last-Hook
  Cm7    Every Time I Try To Walk AA#/Cway      SometG#maj7hing Makes Me Turn Around And Stay           G                     G7​
And I CCm7an't Tell You Why   A#/CNo, Baby, I Can't TellG#maj7 You Why              G I CanG7't TeG#maj7ll You Why        Gm7​
  G#maj7I Can't Tell You WhGm7y

Instruments (Fade Out)
  G#maj7   Gm7   G#maj7   Gm7  [x4]
Also available in: Bm7 (Original) D E G A

FAQ

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

The chords for I Can’t Tell You Why are: Cm7, A#/C, Gm7, D#maj7, G#maj7, G, G7

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: Cm7, A#/C, Gm7, D#maj7, G#maj7, G, G7

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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