You Can't Do That

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

I got (G7)some cond 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 (G7)flat,

be cause I (D7)told you be fore:

(C7)oh, you can’t do (G7)that.

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

I think I’ll (C7)let you down

and leave you (G7)flat,

be cause I (D7)told you be fore:

(C7)oh, you can’t do (G7)that.

Well, it’s the Ev ’ry bod y’s (B7)green,

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

But if they’d (B7)seen

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

So (G)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 (G7)flat,

be cause I (D7)told you be fore:

(C7)oh, you can’t do (G7)that.

Ev ’ry bod y’s (G7)that.

You Can't Do That — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "You Can't Do That" 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 G, 120 BPM.

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About “You Can't Do That”

Can I play "You Can't Do That" 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 "You Can't Do That" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 120 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 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 a complete beginner play "You Can't Do That"?
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. "You Can't Do That" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "You Can't Do That"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "You Can't Do That" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.