You Can't Do That

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

I got (G7)some ond thing to say that might talk cause you to pain; If I catch to you you talk in’ to that boy a a gain, I’m gon na (C7)let you down

and leave you flat,

Be cause I’ve (D7)told you be fore:

Oh, you can’t do (G7)that.

Well, it’s the (G7)some ond time I’ve caught that you talk cause in’ to him; do I have to tell you one more time I think a a sin.

I think I’ll (C7)let you down

and leave you flat,

Be cause I’ve (D7)told you be fore:

Oh, you can’t do (G7)that.

Well, it’s the Ev ’ry bod y’s green,

’cause (Am)I’m the one who (B7)won your love.

But if they’d seen

you (Am)talk in’ that way they’d (Bm)laugh in my face.

So (G7)please lis ten to me if you wan na stay mine, I can’t help my feel ings, I’ll go out of my mind.

I’m gon na (C7)let you down

and leave you flat,

Be cause I’ve (D7)told you be fore: (C7)Oh,

you can’t do (G7)that.

Ev ’ry bod y’s green, (G7)that.

You Can't Do That — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "You Can't Do That" by The Beatles in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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

About “You Can't Do That”

Can I learn "You Can't Do That" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "You Can't Do That" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
What key is "You Can't Do That" by The Beatles played in?
You Can't Do That is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Can't Do That"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You Can't Do That" 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 "You Can't Do That"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You Can't Do That"?
"You Can't Do That" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "You Can't Do That"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, B7, Bm, C7, D, D7, Em, F, +3 more.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "You Can't Do That"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "You Can't Do That" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "You Can't Do That"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "You Can't Do That" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.