Falling In Love Again (Can't Help It)

by Marlene Dietrich

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(C)Fall ig (C7)in (Fm)love a gain, aus (C)nev er want ed (D9)to.

denn (Dm7)What am I to (G)do?

und Can’t (Dm)help (C)it!

(C)Love’s al (C7)ways (Fm)been my game, chen (C)play it how I (D9)may,

ich (Dm7)I was made that (G)way; und can’t (Dm)help (C)it!

(E7)Men clus ter to ren me like (Am)moths a round a flame;

und (D7)and if their wings burn, I (Dm7)know I’m not to (G)blame.

(C)Fall ing (C7)in (Fm)love a gain, auf (C)nev er want ed (D9)to.

Ich (Dm7)What am I to (G)do?

und Can’t (Dm)help (C)it!

(C)Ich bin (C7)von (Fm)Kopf bis Fuß aus (C)Lie be ein ge (D9)stellt,

denn (Dm7)das ist mei ne (G)Welt und sonst (Dm)gar (C)nichts.

(C)Das ist (C7)was (Fm)soll ich ma chen (C)mei it ne Na (D9)tur,

ich (Dm7)kann halt lie be (G)nur, und sonst (Dm)gar (C)nichts.

(E7)Män ner um schwir ren mich wie (Am)Mot a ten das Licht,

und (D7)wenn sie ver bren nen ja (Dm7)da für kann ich (G)nichts.

(C)Ich bin (C7)von (Fm)Kopf bis Fuß auf (C)Lie be ein ge (D9)stellt.

Ich (Dm7)kann halt Lie be (G)nur und sonst (Dm)gar (C)nicht.

Falling In Love Again (Can't Help It) by Marlene Dietrich — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Falling In Love Again (Can't Help It)” by Marlene Dietrich in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 94 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Falling In Love Again (Can't Help It)" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Falling In Love Again (Can't Help It)"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.