Can’t Help Falling in Love Guitar Chords

Here’s how to play “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley on guitar – you’ll find the chords listed below. This is a simpler version designed for the beginner guitarist looking to play this beautiful and classic song.

Since its release in 1961, “Can’t Help Falling in Love” has been covered by many artists including the British reggae group UB40 who topped the charts in 1993.

Rolling Stone listed it as one of the greatest songs in history. Of course, it’s also one of the most romantic songs of all time. In fact, “Can’t Help Falling in Love” is one of most popular songs played at weddings for a couple’s first dance.

Can’t Help Falling in Love Guitar Chords

The chords you’ll need to play this song are below. Except for the F major, all chords are open:

• C
• G
• Am
• F
• Em

C major	G major	A minor	F major
E minor

If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to remember these and 25+ other essential chords, check out our free guitar chord flashcards.

How to Play Can’t Help Falling in Love

For this song, make sure your guitar is in standard tuning. Also, put your capo on the 2nd fret.

If you’re starting out, you can use all downstrums for this song. It has a relaxed speed, making it a great song to play and practice those chord changes. And don’t forget to sing along with Elvis!

Verse

C       G       Am         F        C      G
Wise men say only fools rush in
F  G     Am    F               C      G     C
But I can’t help falling in love with you
C       G  Am                 F  C  G
Shall I stay would it be a sin
F  G     Am   F              Am   G      C
If I can’t help falling in love with you

Chorus

Em           Am
Like a river flows
Em           Am
Surely to the sea
Em           Am
Darling so it goes
Em                                       F     G
Some things are meant to be

Verse

C        G      Am           F     C       G
Take my hand take my whole life too
F   G   Am    F              C       G     C
For I can’t help falling in love with you
F   G   Am    F              C       G     C
For I can’t help falling in love with you

Chorus

Em           Am
Like a river flows
Em           Am
Surely to the sea
Em           Am
Darling so it goes
Em                                       F     G
Some things are meant to be

Verse

C        G      Am           F     C       G
Take my hand take my whole life too
F   G   Am    F              C       G     C
For I can’t help falling in love with you
F   G   Am    F              C       G     C (hold)
For I can’t help falling in love with you

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