I Can't Tell You Why

by Eagles
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Lyrics

(Dmaj7)Look at us, ba by, up all night

(Gmaj7)tear in’ our love a part.

(Dmaj7)Aren’t we the same two peo ple who lived through years

in the dark?

(F#7sus)Oh.

Ev ’ry time I try to (A)walk a way,

some thing makes me turn a (F#7sus)round and stay,

and I can’t tell you why.

(Dmaj7)When we get cra zy, it just ain’t to right.

your head, (Gmaj7)Girl, I get lone tle ly, too.

You don’t have to wor ry.

Just hold on get tight, in your

lit tle world.

’cause I (F#7)love you.

Noth ing’s wrong as far as (A)I can see.

We make it hard er than it (F#7sus)has to be,

and I can’t tell you why.

No, ba by, (Gmaj7)I can’t tell you why.

I can’t tell you why.

No, no, ba by, (Gmaj7)I can’t tell you why.

I can’t tell you why.

(Gmaj7)I can’t tell you why.

I Can't Tell You Why by Eagles

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Can't Tell You Why”

What key is "I Can't Tell You Why" in?
"I Can't Tell You Why" by Eagles is in the key of D with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I Can't Tell You Why" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I Can't Tell You Why" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "I Can't Tell You Why"?
This arrangement of "I Can't Tell You Why" uses 9 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, Dmaj7, F#7, F#m7, G, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "I Can't Tell You Why" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Eagles can I play here?
Try "HEARTACHE TONIGHT", "NEW KID IN TOWN", "SAD CAFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.