I Can't Tell You Why
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| Bm7 A/B | |
| Bm7 F#m7 | |
Dmaj7
Look at us baby, up all night
Gmaj7
Tearing our love apart
Dmaj7
Aren't we the same two people who live
Gmaj7
through years in the dark?
F#7/sus4 F#7
Ahh...
Bm A/B
Every time I try to walk away
Gmaj7 F#7sus F#7
Something makes me turn around and stay
Bm A/B | G F#m7 |
And I can't tell you why
When we get crazy,
it just ain't to right,
(try to keep you head, little girl)
Girl, I get lonely, too
You don't have to worry
Just hold on tight
(don't get caught in your little world)
'Cause I love you
Bm A/B
Nothing's wrong as far as I can see
Gmaj7 F#7sus4 F#7
We'll make it harder than it has to be
Bm A/B
And I can't tell you why
Gmaj7 F#7/sus4 F#7
no, baby, I can't tell you why
Gmaj7 F#m7
I can't tell you why
| Bm7 A/B | |
|Bm7 F#m7|
How to play I Can't Tell You Why
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm7. 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.