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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 E

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

Intro
AlrightE​

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

Chorus
And I Can't EFight It
I Can't BKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't EFight It
No Matter F#What You Say, No Matter What You Do

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

Chorus
And I Can't EFight It
I Can't BKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't EFight It
No Matter F#What You Say, No Matter What You Do

Guitar Solo
E    B    E    F#

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

Chorus
And I Can't EFight It
I Can't BKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't EFight It
No Matter F#What You Say, No Matter What You Do
I Can't EFight It
I Can't BKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't EFight It
No Matter F#What You Say, No Matter What You Do
Can't EFight It
I Can't BKeep Myself From Wanting You
I Can't EFight It
No Matter F#What You Say, No Matter What You Do

Outro
I Can't EFight It
I Can't BFight It
I Can't EFight It
I Can't F#Fight It
AEh
I Can't BFight It
Also available in: A (Original) C D G

FAQ

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

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

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: E, B, C#m, F#

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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