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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 G

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

Intro
(Drums & Bass Line For 8 Bars)
  Gm9   Gm9   Gm9   Gm9  [x2]

Theme
  Gm9   Gm9 C/G   Gm9   Gm9 C/G  [x2]

Verse
Dm7    Easy, Ready, Willing, OvertiDm7me    G​
Dm7    Where Does It Stop, Where Do You Dare Me To Draw TDm7he Line?          A#        C​
Dm7    You Got The Body, Now You Want My Soul  Dm7          G​
Dm7    Don't Even Think About It, Say No Go, Dm7Yeah..   A#   C​

Pre-Hook
DI..  Dmaj7   I..      I'll Do AD7nything That You Want Me To, Yeah.Gmaj7.
DI..  Dmaj7   I..      I'll Do Almost AnythiD7ng That You Want Me To, Yeah.Gmaj7.

Hook
But I Gm9Can't Go For That, No..    No CanGm9 Do     C/G​
Gm9I Can't Go For That, No..    No Gm9Can Do  C/G​
Gm9I Can't Go For That, No..    No Gm9Can Do  C/G​
Gm9I Can't Go For That, Can't Go For That, Can't GoGm9 For That, Can't Go For C/GThat

Verse
Dm7    I Can Go For Being Twice Dm7As Nice   G​
Dm7    I Can Go For Just RepeatiDm7ng The Same Old LiA#nes       C​
Dm7    Use The Body, Now You Want My Soul Dm7         G​
Dm7    Ooh, Forget About It, Now Say No Go, Dm7Yeah.. A#    C​

Instruments
  Dm7   Dm7 G   Dm7   Dm7 A# C  [x2]

Instruments
(AGm9d-Lib)Gm9      Gm9      Gm9​
I Gm9Can't Gm9Go FC/Gor ThaGm9t, I CGm9an'tC/G Go For That.
(Fade)
Also available in: Fm9 (Original) C D E A

FAQ

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

The chords for I Can’t Go For That are: Gm9, C/G, Dm7, G, A#, C, D, Dmaj7, D7, Gmaj7

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: Gm9, C/G, Dm7, G, A#, C, D, Dmaj7, D7, Gmaj7

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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