The Beatles - You Can't Do That: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "You Can't Do That" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn You Can't Do That Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Beatles

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "You Can't Do That" smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

   G
I got something to say that might cause you pain,
If I catch you talking to that boy again,
           C
I'm gonna let you down,
                G
And leave you flat,
           D7              C
Because I told you before, oh,
               G
You can't do that.

Well, it's the second time, I've caught you talking to him,
Do I have to tell you one more time, I think it's a sin,
I think I'll let you down.
Let you down and leave you flat,
Gonna let you down and leave you flat,
Because I've told you before, oh,
You can't do that.

              B Em
Ev'rybody's green,
       Am                B        G
'cause I'm the one, who won your love,
             B Em
But if it's seen,
        Am                                  D
You're talking that way they'd laugh in my face.

So please listen to me, if you wanna stay mine,
I can't help my feelings, I'll go out of my mind.
I know I'll let you down,
And leave you flat,
Gonna let you down and leave you flat,
Because I've told you before, oh,
You can't do that.


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

Am

Guitar chord Am

C

Guitar chord C

D

Guitar chord D

D7

Guitar chord D7

Em

Guitar chord Em

G

Guitar chord G

B

Guitar chord B

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "You Can't Do That" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "You Can't Do That" by The Beatles.

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