Medium Key: C 68 BPM
Can't Help Falling in Love
Elvis Presley
Chords: C Em Am F G A7 Dm G7
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Strumming Pattern
Lyrics
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[Verse]
C – Em – Am – Am – F – C – G – G
[Chorus]
F – G – Am – Dm – F – C – G7 – C
💡 Tips
- • This is in 3/4 time (waltz)
- • Take it slow
- • Beautiful fingerpicking option
🎵 Did You Know?
- • From Blue Hawaii (1961)
- • Based on classical melody 'Plaisir d'Amour'
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Set to 68 BPM for this song
How to Play "Can't Help Falling in Love" on Ukulele
"Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley is one of the most popular songs to learn on ukulele, and for good reason — it uses just 8 simple chords (C, Em, Am, F, G, A7, Dm, G7) and has a catchy strumming pattern that's perfect for intermediate players.
The song is played in the key of C at around 68 BPM. Focus on getting the chord transitions smooth before worrying about speed — the strumming pattern () will come naturally once your fingers know where to go.
Chord Breakdown
- C — The easiest chord — one finger on the 3rd fret of the A string
- Em — Standard fingering
- Am — Just one finger on the 2nd fret of the G string
- F — Two fingers: 2nd fret G string, 1st fret E string
- G — Three fingers forming a triangle shape
- A7 — Standard fingering
- Dm — Standard fingering
- G7 — Standard fingering
Once you've mastered this song, check out similar medium songs like I'm Yours or Hey Soul Sister that use the same chord progression.