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G D
I'm gonna let you down, and leave you flat.
A7 G D
Because I told you befo--ore you can't do that.
D
Well it's the second time I caught you talking to him,
Do I have to tell you one more time I think it's a sin.
G D
I think I'll let you down, and leave you flat.
A7 G D
Because I told you befo--ore you can't do that.
F#7 Bm Em F#m D
Everybody's gree--een, 'cause I'm the one who won your love,
F#7 Bm Em F#m
But if they'd see--een, you talking that way, they'd laugh in my face.
D
So please listen to me if you wanna stay mine,
I can't help my feelings I go out of my mind,
G D
I'm gonna let you down, and leave you flat.
A7 G D
Because I told you befo--ore you can't do that.
(Instrumental same as verse)
D G D A7 G D
F#7 Bm Em F#m D
Everybody's gree--een, 'cause I'm the one who won your love,
F#7 Bm Em F#m
But if they'd see--een, you talking that way, they'd laugh in my face.
D
So please listen to me if you wanna stay mine,
I can't help my feelings I go out of my mind,
G D
I'm gonna let you down, and leave you flat.
A7 G D
Because I told you befo--ore you can't do that.
A7 G D
Because I told you befo--ore you can't do that.
You Cant Do That Beatles
ALTERNATE G TO G7 TIME=127
G G7
I got something that might cause you pain,
G G7
If I catch you talking to that boy again
C11 G G7
I'm gonna let you down, and leave you flat
D9 C11 G G7 D9
Because I told you before, oh you can't do that
G G7
Well it's the second time I caught you talking to him,
G G7
Do I have to tell you one more time it's a sin
C11 G G7
I think I'll let you down, and leave you flat
D9 C11 G G7
Because I told you before, oh, you can't do that
B7 Em Am Bm G G7
Everybody's gree--en, 'cause I'm the one who won your love,
B7 Em Am D D9
But if they'd see---en, you talking that way, they'd laugh in my face
G G7
So please listen to me if you wanna stay mine,
G G7
I cant help my feelings I go outta my mind
C11 G G7
I'm gonna let you down, and leave you flat
D9 C11 G G7 D9
Because I told you before, oh you cant do that
G G7 ....
INSTRUMENTAL (SAME AS VERSE)
G G7
INSTRUMENTAL
D9 C11 G G7
INSTRUMENTAL
D9 C11 G G7
INSTRUMENTAL
B7 Em Am Bm G G7
Everybody's gree--en, 'cause I'm the one who won your love,
B7 Em Am D D9
But if they'd see---en, you talking that way, they'd laugh in my face
G G7
So please listen to me if you wanna stay mine,
G G7
I cant help my feelings I go outta my mind
C11 G G7
I'm gonna let you down, and leave you flat
D9 C11 G G7 D9
Because I told you before, oh you cant do that
G G7
END ON G
C11(add5) D9 B7 Em
e --3---------5-----7-----7-
B --3---------5-----7-----8-
G --3---------5-----8-----9-
D --5---------4-----7-----9-
A --3---------5-----9-----7-
E---3---------X-----7-----7-
Note: Suggest you use barre chords on the chorus,
beginning with the B7 on the 7th fret then change
fingering to Em on same 7th fret, etc.
Barry Anthony
banthony@cdc.net
SONG: You Can't Do That (opening riff)
ARTIST: The Beatles
AUTHORS: John Lennon and Paul McCartney
ALBUM: A Hard Day's Night (1964)
TRANSCRIBED BY: Paul Edwards <aredwards@earthlink.net>
I believe the opening riff is somewhat of a fret-string reversal
to the riff of "Enter Sandman" by Metallica.
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How to play Subject
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.