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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" by Jerome Kern: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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”

Can I sing "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Eb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" by Jerome Kern in?
The backing track is in Eb 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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" by Jerome Kern. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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