Elvis Presley - Cant Help Falling In Love With You Chords

Capo II **
 
[Intro]
 
C G Am F C G C
 
[Verse 1]
 
C    Em  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     Em Am             F  C G
Shall I  stay, would it be a sin?
   F G     Am   F *        C    G    C
If I can't help falling in love with you
 
[Chorus]
 
Em           B7    Em            B7
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Em            B7
Darling so it goes
Em           A7            Dm  G
Some things  are  meant to be
 
[Verse 2]
 
C    Em 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
 
[Chorus]
 
Em           B7    Em            B7
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Em            B7
Darling so it goes
Em           A7            Dm  G
Some things  are  meant to be
 
[Verse 3]
 
C    Em Am            F     C    G
Take my hand, take my whole life too
    F G     Am   F          C    G    C   ( 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






How to play "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley on guitar

[Introduction]
- Chords are C, G, Am, F.
- Strumming: Begin with gentle, steady downstrokes to reflect the song's tranquil
and loving mood. Strum each chord once to begin the song.

[Verse 1.]
- Chords are C, Em, Am, F, G.
- Strumming: Keep going with gentle downward strokes. 
  Start with the C chord and go fluidly to the Em chord.
- To maintain the song's rhythm, make sure the transition from F to G is seamless.

[Chorus]
- Chords are Em, B7, A7, Dm, G.
- Strumming: Use a flowing pattern with downstrokes and upstrokes to create
a river-like effect, echoing the phrase "like a river flows."
- Nuances: To achieve a deeper sound, emphasize the transitions between Em and B7.

[Verse 2.]
- Chords are C, Em, Am, F, G.
- Strumming: Return to the soft downstrokes utilized in verse one.
- Nuances: Concentrate on clean chord changes, especially from C to Em and F to G.

[Chorus]: Follow the same pattern as in the first chorus.

[Verse 3.]
- Chords are C, Em, Am, F, G.
- When strumming, keep your downstrokes gentle.
- Nuances: Express passion when you emphasize the last verse,
"Take my hand, take my whole life too."

[Ending]
The chords are G, Am, F, and C.
- Strumming: Use the same fluid downstrokes to conclude the song.
Let the last C chord ring out after playing each chord once.

[Common Mistakes]
- Improve smooth transitions between chords, particularly between F and G.
- Strumming too hard: Use a calm, steady strum that fits the song's atmosphere.
- Timing: Make sure your strumming pattern matches the rhythm of the music. 
  Use a metronome if necessary.

[Song Facts]
1961 saw the release of "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley. One of his
most well-known love songs, it was included in the movie "Blue Hawaii." 
The French love song "Plaisir d'amour," written in 1784, served as the inspiration
for the song's melody. The phrase "enduring love" conveyed by the phrases
makes it a popular choice for romantic events like weddings.

[Artist's Bio]
Elvis Presley, also known as the "King of Rock and Roll," was born in Tupelo,
Mississippi, in 1935. He changed music by combining country, blues, and rock.
Elvis became a cultural icon because to singles such as "Hound Dog,"
"Jailhouse Rock," and "Can't Help Falling in Love." He died in 1977,
leaving a lasting effect on the music industry.