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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 D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Romance Mood: Romantic View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Dm7   C/D   Dm7   C/D
  Dm7   C/D   Dm7   Am7

Verse 1
  Fmaj7Look At Us, Baby,  Up AllFmaj7 Night    TearinA#maj7g Our Love  Apart        A#maj7​
  Fmaj7Aren't We The Same Two People   WFmaj7ho Lived Through Years In The Dark?   A#maj7Ahh   Ah                    A    A7​

Hook 1
  Dm7    Every Time I Try To Walk AC/Dway      SomeA#maj7thing Makes Me Turn Around And Stay          A                     A7​
And I CDm7an't Tell You  Why   C/D​

Instruments
  A#maj7   Am7

Verse 2
  Fmaj7When We Get Crazy, It Just AinFmaj7't Right (Try To Keep Your Head, Little Girl)
  A#maj7Girl, I Get Lonely ToA#maj7o
   YFmaj7ou Don't Have To Worry, Just Hold On TigFmaj7ht (Don't Get Caught In Your Little World)        A#maj7​
'Cause I LoAve YouA7​

Hook 2
  Dm7    Nothing's Wrong As Far As I Can SeeC/D       We Make IA#maj7t Harder Than It Has To Be              A            A7​
And I CDm7an't Tell You Why   C/DNo, Baby, I Can't TelA#maj7l You Why             A  I CaA7n't TA#maj7ell You Why       Am7​

Instruments (Solo)
  Dm7   C/D   Dm7   C/D
  Fmaj7   Fmaj7   A#maj7   A#maj7
  Fmaj7   Fmaj7   A#maj7   A A7

Last-Hook
  Dm7    Every Time I Try To Walk AC/Dway      SomeA#maj7thing Makes Me Turn Around And Stay          A                     A7​
And I CDm7an't Tell You Why   C/DNo, Baby, I Can't TelA#maj7l You Why             A  I CaA7n't TA#maj7ell You Why       Am7​
  A#maj7I Can't Tell You WhAm7y

Instruments (Fade Out)
  A#maj7   Am7   A#maj7   Am7  [x4]
Also available in: Bm7 (Original) C 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: Dm7, C/D, Am7, Fmaj7, A#maj7, A, A7

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: Dm7, C/D, Am7, Fmaj7, A#maj7, A, A7

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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