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Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Em · Am · F · G
Elvis’s romantic classic is a ukulele staple. The gentle waltz rhythm is perfect for fingerpicking or soft strumming.
Waltz Pattern (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz). Count 1-2-3, 1-2-3. Strum bass note on 1, gentle strums on 2 and 3.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
C Em Am
Wise men say,
F C G
Only fools rush in.
F G Am F C G C
But I can’t help falling in love with you.
Verse 2
C EmAm
Shall I stay?
F C G
Would it be a sin?
F G Am F C G C
If I can’t help falling in love with you.
Bridge
Em Am
Like a river flows surely to the sea,
Em Am G
Darling so it goes, some things are meant to be.