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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"I Can't Tell You Why" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "I Can't Tell You Why" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Can't Tell You Why" is in D.
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.
Does "I Can't Tell You Why" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Can't Tell You Why" is in the key of D at 92 BPM.
What chords are in "I Can't Tell You Why"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.