How to play I Can’t Tell You Why on guitar
I Can’t Tell You Why by Eagles uses 9 chords: G, Bm, A, F#m7, B, Dmaj7, Gmaj7, D, F#7. It's an advanced song that requires solid chord knowledge and quick, clean transitions.
DifficultyAdvanced
Duration06:23
Chords9
(tapping) (drumming) It pops up. I don't know yet. You know what? It's moving. Okay. All right. Good. (drumming) Let's, let's have him. (tapping) You missed the felt beater and it'll do it. (background talking) Yeah, you know, just sometimes before we start. Okay. Uh... When'd you get, when'd you get finished loading out? Two o'clock? 5:30. 5:30 this morning? Yeah. So you can get a good off. Well, once I laid down- stayed in my, we just went up in my room to help I called them and said, coming home." I just stayed up here. (laughs) About two hours. What time did you get here? Uh, about 9:00, 9:10. 9:00 this morning? Yeah. Okay. (laughs) All right. (yawning) Plenty of class just missed. Really? (tapping) To, um... To, um... (instrumental music playing) you. Excuse me. (instrumental music playing) Yeah, this will work good. Okay, let's get a stand and just put it up there. I don't know what we'll do first, but... We're gonna do... I can't tell you why. Oh, we are? Yeah. Well, good.G(instrumental music playing) One, two, three, four.Bm A Bm A F#m7(instrumental music playing)Bm A B Bm F#m7 Dmaj7Look at us, baby. Up all night.Gmaj7Tearing our love apart.DAren't we the same two people whoDmaj7lived throughGmaj7yearsGin the dark?F#7Ah.BmEvery time I try to
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What chords are in I Can’t Tell You Why by Eagles?
I Can’t Tell You Why by Eagles uses 9 chords: G, Bm, A, F#m7, B, Dmaj7, Gmaj7, D, F#7. The song features 9 different chords across its full arrangement.
Do I need a capo to play I Can’t Tell You Why by Eagles?
A capo on fret 2 is the most popular way to play I Can’t Tell You Why. It converts the chord shapes into more beginner-friendly open positions — with the capo on fret 2, you'd play F, Am, G, Em7, A, which is the easiest way to play the song. You can also play it without a capo using the original chord shapes. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.
Is I Can’t Tell You Why hard to play on guitar?
I Can’t Tell You Why is an advanced guitar song. It uses 9 chords including G, Bm, A, and demands clean, quick transitions. Intermediate and advanced guitarists will find it a rewarding challenge.
Can a beginner play I Can’t Tell You Why on guitar?
I Can’t Tell You Why is better suited for intermediate or advanced players. If you're just starting out, build your chord vocabulary with simpler songs first, then return to this one as your skills develop.
How long is I Can’t Tell You Why by Eagles?
I Can’t Tell You Why by Eagles is 06:23 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.
