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I Can’t Go For That

Hall & Oates

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Can’t Go For That by Hall & Oates in the key of D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Romance Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Drums
| 2 Bars |

Intro
(Drums & Bass Line For 8 Bars)
  Dm9   Dm9   Dm9   Dm9  [x2]

Theme
  Dm9   Dm9 G/D   Dm9   Dm9 G/D  [x2]

Verse
Am7    Easy, Ready, Willing, OvertiAm7me    D​
Am7    Where Does It Stop, Where Do You Dare Me To Draw TAm7he Line?          F       G​
Am7    You Got The Body, Now You Want My Soul  Am7          D​
Am7    Don't Even Think About It, Say No Go, Am7Yeah..   F  G​

Pre-Hook
AI..  Amaj7   I..      I'll Do AA7nything That You Want Me To, Yeah.Dmaj7.
AI..  Amaj7   I..      I'll Do Almost AnythiA7ng That You Want Me To, Yeah.Dmaj7.

Hook
But I Dm9Can't Go For That, No..    No CanDm9 Do     G/D​
Dm9I Can't Go For That, No..    No Dm9Can Do  G/D​
Dm9I Can't Go For That, No..    No Dm9Can Do  G/D​
Dm9I Can't Go For That, Can't Go For That, Can't GoDm9 For That, Can't Go For G/DThat

Verse
Am7    I Can Go For Being Twice Am7As Nice   D​
Am7    I Can Go For Just RepeatiAm7ng The Same Old LiFnes      G​
Am7    Use The Body, Now You Want My Soul Am7         D​
Am7    Ooh, Forget About It, Now Say No Go, Am7Yeah.. F   G​

Instruments
  Am7   Am7 D   Am7   Am7 F G  [x2]

Instruments
(ADm9d-Lib)Dm9      Dm9      Dm9​
I Dm9Can't Dm9Go FG/Dor ThaDm9t, I CDm9an'tG/D Go For That.
(Fade)
Also available in: Fm9 (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Can’t Go For That?

The chords for I Can’t Go For That are: Dm9, G/D, Am7, D, F, G, A, Amaj7, A7, Dmaj7

What is the original key of I Can’t Go For That?

The original key is Fm9.

What is the difficulty of playing I Can’t Go For That?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play I Can’t Go For That in another key?

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

Can I Can’t Go For That be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play I Can’t Go For That on ukulele?

Chord I Can’t Go For That can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Can’t Go For That?

I Can’t Go For That uses 10 chords: Dm9, G/D, Am7, D, F, G, A, Amaj7, A7, Dmaj7

What is the easiest way to play I Can’t Go For That?

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 Go For That released in?

I Can’t Go For That was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Can’t Go For That?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Can’t Go For That 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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