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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 D

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

Intro
AlrightD​

Verse 1
Well I AKnow I'm Only One In A Hundred
And I BmKnow That You've Heard This Before
And I DKnow That There's Been Many Others
And No EDoubt That There'll Be Many More
But This ADream Has Become An Obsession
'Cause I've BmHeld It Inside For So Long
All My DFriends Say I Should Use Discretion
But EI Know I'm Just Not That Strong

Chorus
And I Can't DFight It
I Can't AKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't DFight It
No Matter EWhat You Say, No Matter What You Do

Verse 2
'Cause You ALook So Completely Inviting
Standing BmThere With Your Tongue In Your Cheek
Yes, Your DLips Are So Fuckin' Exciting
I Can EFeel Myself Weak In The Knees
And I AKnow That You Might Put Me Under
Yes, I BmKnow That I Might Get The Squeeze
But I DReally Can't Think Of No Other
'Cause I EKnow What I Want And I Need

Chorus
And I Can't DFight It
I Can't AKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't DFight It
No Matter EWhat You Say, No Matter What You Do

Guitar Solo
D    A    D    E

Verse 3
Yeah, You ALook So Completely Inviting
Standing BmThere With Your Tongue In Your Cheek
Yeah, Your DLips Are So Fuckin' Exciting
I Can EFeel Myself Weak In The Knees
And I AKnow That You Might Put Me Under
Yes, I BmKnow That I Might Get The Squeeze
But I DReally Can't Think Of No Other
'Cause I EKnow What I Want And I Need

Chorus
And I Can't DFight It
I Can't AKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't DFight It
No Matter EWhat You Say, No Matter What You Do
I Can't DFight It
I Can't AKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't DFight It
No Matter EWhat You Say, No Matter What You Do
Can't DFight It
I Can't AKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't DFight It
No Matter EWhat You Say, No Matter What You Do

Outro
I Can't DFight It
I Can't AFight It
I Can't DFight It
I Can't EFight It
ADh
I Can't AFight It
Also available in: A (Original) C E G

FAQ

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

The chords for I Can't Fight It are: D, A, Bm, E

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: D, A, Bm, E

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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