Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man

by Jerome Kern
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Lyrics

Oh lis ten, (Edim)sis ter,

I love my (Bb7)mis ter man,

and I can’t tell you why.

Dere ain’t no (Ab)rea son

why I should love dat (Eb)man.

It must be some thing that the an gels done (Eb)plan.

De chim ney’s (Edim)smo kin’, de roof is (Bb7)leak in’ in,

but he don’t seem to care.

He can be (Ab)hap py with just a sip of (Eb)gin.

I e ven loves him when his kiss es got (CN.C.)gin!

(Eb)Fish got ta swim,

and (Fm7)birds

got ta (Bb7)fly;

(Eb)I got ta love

one (Ab6)man

’till I (Db9)die.

(Gm7)Can’t

(Gbm6)help

(Fm7)lov in’ dat (B9)man

of (Db)mine.

(Eb)Tell me he’s la zy, (Fm7)tell

me he’s (Bb7)slow;

(Eb)tell me I’m cra zy, (Ab6)may

be I (Db9)know.

(Gm7)Can’t

(Gbm6)help

(Fm7)lov in’ dat (B9)man

of (Fm7)mine.

(Ab6)When he goes a (Adim)way,

(Eb)that’s a rain y (F7)day;

(Eb)and when he comes (Ebdim)back the day is (Fm7)fine,

(CN.C.)the sun will shine.

(Eb)He can come home,

as (Fm7)late as can (Bb7)be;

(Eb)Home with out (Eb9)him

(Ab6)ain’t no home (Db9)to me.

(Gm7)Can’t

(Gbm6)help

(Fm7)lov in’ dat (B9)man

of (Eb7)mine.

(Gm7)Can’t

(Gbm6)help

(Fm7)lov in’ dat (B9)man (Bb9)of mine.

Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" by Jerome Kern as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 100 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" by Jerome Kern in?
The backing track is in Ab at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man"?
"Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" was originally performed by Jerome Kern. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Jerome Kern are available?
Other accompaniments by Jerome Kern: "The Way You Look Tonight". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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