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I Can't Fight It

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Can't Fight It by Tom Petty & Mudcrutch

(1975 Recording From The 2026 Album No Sleep Til L.a.)

Intro
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Verse 1
Well I EKnow I'm Only One In A Hundred
And I F#mKnow That You've Heard This Before
And I AKnow That There's Been Many Others
And No BDoubt That There'll Be Many More
But This EDream Has Become An Obsession
'Cause I've F#mHeld It Inside For So Long
All My AFriends Say I Should Use Discretion
But BI Know I'm Just Not That Strong

Chorus
And I Can't AFight It
I Can't EKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't AFight It
No Matter BWhat You Say, No Matter What You Do

Verse 2
'Cause You ELook So Completely Inviting
Standing F#mThere With Your Tongue In Your Cheek
Yes, Your ALips Are So Fuckin' Exciting
I Can BFeel Myself Weak In The Knees
And I EKnow That You Might Put Me Under
Yes, I F#mKnow That I Might Get The Squeeze
But I AReally Can't Think Of No Other
'Cause I BKnow What I Want And I Need

Chorus
And I Can't AFight It
I Can't EKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't AFight It
No Matter BWhat You Say, No Matter What You Do

Guitar Solo
A    E    A    B

Verse 3
Yeah, You ELook So Completely Inviting
Standing F#mThere With Your Tongue In Your Cheek
Yeah, Your ALips Are So Fuckin' Exciting
I Can BFeel Myself Weak In The Knees
And I EKnow That You Might Put Me Under
Yes, I F#mKnow That I Might Get The Squeeze
But I AReally Can't Think Of No Other
'Cause I BKnow What I Want And I Need

Chorus
And I Can't AFight It
I Can't EKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't AFight It
No Matter BWhat You Say, No Matter What You Do
I Can't AFight It
I Can't EKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't AFight It
No Matter BWhat You Say, No Matter What You Do
Can't AFight It
I Can't EKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't AFight It
No Matter BWhat You Say, No Matter What You Do

Outro
I Can't AFight It
I Can't EFight It
I Can't AFight It
I Can't BFight It
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I Can't EFight It
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for I Can't Fight It?

The chords for I Can't Fight It are: A, E, F#m, B

What is the original key of I Can't Fight It?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing I Can't Fight It?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play I Can't Fight It in another key?

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

Can I Can't Fight It be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play I Can't Fight It on ukulele?

Chord I Can't Fight It can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Can't Fight It?

I Can't Fight It uses 4 chords: A, E, F#m, B

What is the easiest way to play I Can't Fight It?

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 Fight It released in?

I Can't Fight It was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Can't Fight It?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Can't Fight It 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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