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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 G

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Romance Mood: Romantic View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Gm7   F/G   Gm7   F/G
  Gm7   F/G   Gm7   Dm7

Verse 1
  A#maj7Look At Us, Baby,  Up All A#maj7Night    Tearing D#maj7Our Love  Apart          D#maj7​
  A#maj7Aren't We The Same Two People   WhA#maj7o Lived Through Years In The Dark?   AhD#maj7h   Ah                      D    D7​

Hook 1
  Gm7    Every Time I Try To Walk AF/Gway      SomeD#maj7thing Makes Me Turn Around And Stay          D                     D7​
And I CGm7an't Tell You  Why   F/G​

Instruments
  D#maj7   Dm7

Verse 2
  A#maj7When We Get Crazy, It Just Ain'A#maj7t Right (Try To Keep Your Head, Little Girl)
  D#maj7Girl, I Get Lonely ToD#maj7o
   YA#maj7ou Don't Have To Worry, Just Hold On TighA#maj7t (Don't Get Caught In Your Little World)          D#maj7​
'Cause I LoDve YouD7​

Hook 2
  Gm7    Nothing's Wrong As Far As I Can SeeF/G       We Make ID#maj7t Harder Than It Has To Be              D            D7​
And I CGm7an't Tell You Why   F/GNo, Baby, I Can't TelD#maj7l You Why             D  I CaD7n't TD#maj7ell You Why       Dm7​

Instruments (Solo)
  Gm7   F/G   Gm7   F/G
  A#maj7   A#maj7   D#maj7   D#maj7
  A#maj7   A#maj7   D#maj7   D D7

Last-Hook
  Gm7    Every Time I Try To Walk AF/Gway      SomeD#maj7thing Makes Me Turn Around And Stay          D                     D7​
And I CGm7an't Tell You Why   F/GNo, Baby, I Can't TelD#maj7l You Why             D  I CaD7n't TD#maj7ell You Why       Dm7​
  D#maj7I Can't Tell You WhDm7y

Instruments (Fade Out)
  D#maj7   Dm7   D#maj7   Dm7  [x4]
Also available in: Bm7 (Original) C D E A

FAQ

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

The chords for I Can’t Tell You Why are: Gm7, F/G, Dm7, A#maj7, D#maj7, D, D7

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: Gm7, F/G, Dm7, A#maj7, D#maj7, D, D7

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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