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I Can't Fight It

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Can't Fight It by Tom Petty & Mudcrutch in the key of C

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

Intro
AlrightC​

Verse 1
Well I GKnow I'm Only One In A Hundred
And I AmKnow That You've Heard This Before
And I CKnow That There's Been Many Others
And No DDoubt That There'll Be Many More
But This GDream Has Become An Obsession
'Cause I've AmHeld It Inside For So Long
All My CFriends Say I Should Use Discretion
But DI Know I'm Just Not That Strong

Chorus
And I Can't CFight It
I Can't GKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't CFight It
No Matter DWhat You Say, No Matter What You Do

Verse 2
'Cause You GLook So Completely Inviting
Standing AmThere With Your Tongue In Your Cheek
Yes, Your CLips Are So Fuckin' Exciting
I Can DFeel Myself Weak In The Knees
And I GKnow That You Might Put Me Under
Yes, I AmKnow That I Might Get The Squeeze
But I CReally Can't Think Of No Other
'Cause I DKnow What I Want And I Need

Chorus
And I Can't CFight It
I Can't GKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't CFight It
No Matter DWhat You Say, No Matter What You Do

Guitar Solo
C    G    C    D

Verse 3
Yeah, You GLook So Completely Inviting
Standing AmThere With Your Tongue In Your Cheek
Yeah, Your CLips Are So Fuckin' Exciting
I Can DFeel Myself Weak In The Knees
And I GKnow That You Might Put Me Under
Yes, I AmKnow That I Might Get The Squeeze
But I CReally Can't Think Of No Other
'Cause I DKnow What I Want And I Need

Chorus
And I Can't CFight It
I Can't GKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't CFight It
No Matter DWhat You Say, No Matter What You Do
I Can't CFight It
I Can't GKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't CFight It
No Matter DWhat You Say, No Matter What You Do
Can't CFight It
I Can't GKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't CFight It
No Matter DWhat You Say, No Matter What You Do

Outro
I Can't CFight It
I Can't GFight It
I Can't CFight It
I Can't DFight It
ACh
I Can't GFight It
Also available in: A (Original) D E G

FAQ

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

The chords for I Can't Fight It are: C, G, Am, D

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: C, G, Am, D

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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