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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Can't Tell You Why" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 92 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I Can't Tell You Why”

Can I play "I Can't Tell You Why" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Can't Tell You Why" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Can't Tell You Why" by Eagles played in?
I Can't Tell You Why is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Can't Tell You Why"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Can't Tell You Why" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Can't Tell You Why"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Can't Tell You Why"?
"I Can't Tell You Why" was originally performed by Eagles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Can't Tell You Why"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, Dmaj7, F#7, F#m7, G, +1 more.
What other songs by Eagles can I play here?
Try "HEARTACHE TONIGHT", "NEW KID IN TOWN", "SAD CAFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I Can't Tell You Why"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Can't Tell You Why" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I Can't Tell You Why"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Can't Tell You Why" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.