Eagles - I Can't Tell You Why [w/ Lyrics] Apr 2026

"I Can't Tell You Why" by the Eagles is a 1980 R&B-influenced ballad about the complexities of a troubled relationship, written by Timothy B. Schmit, Don Henley, and Glenn Frey. As the debut lead vocal for Schmit, this track from The Long Run captures the emotional conflict of a love that defies logic, with Glenn Frey providing the melodic solo. The song peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100. You can find the full lyrics at: Musixmatch Songfacts

Watch the Eagles perform this soul-infused classic and hear Timothy B. Schmit's signature falsetto: Eagles - I Can't Tell You Why [w/ lyrics] EdiSon0521 YouTube• Dec 12, 2010 Eagles song I Can't Tell You Why - Facebook Eagles - I Can't Tell You Why [w/ lyrics]