Can't Be Loved
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Intro: C#m | A | E | B
C#m A
Quit tryin to love me
E B
I done told you I’m not the one
C#m A
Baby, plee-ee-ee-ease, quit tryin to love me
E B
You should kno-o-o-ow you were just some fun
C#m A
Can’t unlock my heart. Don’t you even start …
E B
To try-y-y-y to get in my head
A B E A
It’s dark and it’s black; I can’t ever get back
E B
To when … I used to love
A B E A
My heart just ain’t right but I try with my might
E B
But I… I just can’t be loved
C#m A
Baby, plee-ee-ee-ease, let’s make this easy
E B
Ain’t too ha-a-a-ard … to forget about me
C#m A
And after I’m goooooone, it’ll be just that easy
E B
To get yourself someone … a little better than me … Yeahhhh…
A B E A
It’s dark and it’s black; I can’t ever get back
E B
To when … I used to love
A B E A
My heart just ain’t right but I try with my might
E B
But I… I just can’t be loved
A B E A
My heart just ain’t right but I try with my might
E B
But I… I just can’t be loved
C#m A
Just can’t be loved … just can’t be loved
E B C#m A E (1st position)
Can’t be loved
How to play Can't Be Loved
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.