Love Can't Happen

· by Maury Yeston

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(F#7sus4)Mad e moi (F#7)selle, I have (B)fol lowed you (B)ev ’ry where, (F#7sus4)al most through (F#7)out your ca (B)reer.

(G7sus4)Lon don, Vi (G7)en na, Pa (C)ree, I’ve ad mired you, (G7sus4)hop ing one (G7)day we might (Ab7sus4)meet in this (Ab7)way.

Though (G7sus4)I nev er (G7)thought I’d be (Ab7sus4)car ried a (Ab7)way, oh, I (Bb7sus4)knew you’d be beau ti ful, (Ab)but not so (Bb)beau ti ful…

(C)Why am I talk ing this (G7sus4)way?

(Ab7sus4)Can this be (Ab7)real to (G7sus4)me?

(Ab7sus4)Non sense, my (Ab7)boy… You (Bb7sus4)knew she was (Bb7)beau ti ful, (Ab)but not so (Bb)beau ti ful… (Bb)Love

(Eb)can’t

(Bb)hap (Eb)pen quite (Bb)so quick

(Cm)ly,

(Bb)not (Cm)un (Gm)less I (Eb)dreamed

(Ab)you,

(Cm)beau (Fm)ti f’ly and (Ab)sweet

(Bb)ly…

(Bb)No,

(Eb)don’t

(Bb)look (Eb)through me (Bb)so clear

(Cm)ly.

(Bb)I (Cm)might (Gm)ver y (Eb)near

(Ab)ly

(Eb)lose (Fm)my self com (Eb)plete

(Bb)ly.

(Gm)Who

(Cm)could

(Gm)ev (Cm)er (Bb)have sus (Ebmaj7)pect

(A)ed

(D)you

(Gm)would

(D)make (Gm)me (D7)trem (Gm)ble (Bb)so?

(D)I

(Gm)can’t

(D)think (Gm)of (D)an (Gm)y (C)an

(Gm)swer

(D)oth (Eb)er (C)than, if (Cm9)love

(Cm)comes…

(Cm9)When (Gm)love

(Eb)comes,

(Eb)you

(F)know.

What is this I’m say ing?

What is this I’m (D)feel ing?

Like I’m get ting drunk, look ing in her (D)eyes…

O ver whelm ing (Bb7)face, ut ter ly ap (Eb)peal ing.

Nev er mind the truth, nev er mind the (Ab)lies.

Nev er mind a (Ab)thought in the world ex cept… (Bb)Love

(Eb)can’t

(Bb)hap (Eb)pen quite (Bb)so quick

(Cm)ly,

(Bb)but (Cm)I’m (Gm)filled with (Eb)no

(Fm)one (Eb)but (Bb7sus4)her,

(Eb)no

(Fm)one (Eb)but (F)her.

(Gm)love

(Eb)comes,

(F7sus4)you

(F)know.

(F7sus4)And

I

(F)know!

Love Can't Happen by Maury Yeston — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Love Can't Happen” by Maury Yeston 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 135 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 "Love Can't Happen" 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 "Love Can't Happen"?: 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.
What other Maury Yeston songs work for kids?: Try "How Will I Know?", "Shimmy Like They Do in Paree", "Be Italian". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.