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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Can't Tell You Why" by Eagles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Can't Tell You Why" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Can't Tell You Why" by Eagles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "I Can't Tell You Why" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I Can't Tell You Why" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.