Can't Help Falling In Love chords
by Elvis Presley

Song Key: D Major

Key Signature: 2 sharps (F#, C#)

Time Signature: 4/4 (♩)

Tempo: 68 bpm (Adagio)

Vocal Range: A3 - C#5


Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e

Skill Level: Intermediate

Chords: D, D/A, Em, F#m, G, A7, Bm, B7, C#7

Chord Chart Legend
D Major D/A Em F#m G Major A Major Bm B7 C#7 C#7
Lefties Chord Chart Legend
D Major D/A Em F#m G Major A Major Bm B7 C#7 C#7

Can't Help Falling In Love

Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key
               D      A      D
Intro: 4/4  ‖     -      |       ‖

   D     F#m  Bm                G     D    A7
1. Wise  men  say         On-ly fools rush in
       G  A7    Bm        Em          D/A  A7   D 
   But I  can't help      Fal-ling in love with you


   D      F#m  Bm                    G   D  A7    
2. Shall  I    stay         Would it be  a  sin
      G  A7    Bm          Em          D/A  A7   D 
   If I  can't help        Fal-ling in love with you


        F#m           C#7        F#m            C#7
Chorus: Like a riv-er flows      Sure-ly to the sea
        F#m            C#7       F#m        B7               Em    A7
        Darl-ing so it goes      Some things  are meant to | be  -    |

   D    F#m  Bm                    G     D    A7   
3. Take my   hand          Take my whole life too
       G  A7    Bm         Em          D/A  A7   D 
   For I  can't help       Fal-ling in love with you


        F#m           C#7        F#m            C#7
Chorus: Like a riv-er flows      Sure-ly to the sea
        F#m            C#7       F#m        B7               Em    A7
        Darl-ing so it goes      Some things  are meant to | be  -    |


   D    F#m  Bm                    G     D    A7
4. Take my   hand          Take my whole life too
       G  A7    Bm         Em          D/A  A7   D 
   For I  can't help       Fal-ling in love with you

       G  A7    Bm         Em          D/A  A7   D
   For I  can't help       Fal-ling in love with you...


Beginners - C Major

  • The Key of C major is ideally suited to beginners with chords: C, C/G, Dm, Em, F, G7, Am, A7 B7.
  • This is the only key you can play in that doesn't require Barre Chords.
  • These chords can all be found on the Basic Guitar Chords page including the chord C/G (C major leading with a G Bass note.)
  • Most beginners will generally know most of these chords.
  • Press the 'C button on the Transposer, and if you play along with the video, place a Capo on the 2nd fret.
Song Details:
  • Songwriters: Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore and George David Weiss.
  • Lyrics Begin: Wise men say, only fools rush in.
  • Artist: Elvis Presley
  • Album: Blue Hawaii
  • Recorded: March 21–23, 1961
  • Released: October 20, 1961
  • Single Release: November 21, 1961
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