(Eb)Turn down the (Gm11)lights,
’cause Turn down don’t the (Eb)bed;
the (Eb)turn down these (Bb)voic es when (Gm7)in side ing my (Cm)head.
(Eb)Lay down with (Gm11)me,
and tell me no what’s (Eb)lies;
Just just hold me (Bb)close ly, to (Gm)don’t pa this tron (Cm)ize,
don’t pa tron ize
me.
’Cause (Bbmaj7)I can’t (Eb)make you (Bb)love me if you don’t.
And you can’t make your (Bb)heart feel
(Bb)some thing that it (Eb)won’t.
And (Gm11)here in the (Bb)dark,
(F)these fi nal (Gm)hours,
I will (Gm11)lay down my (Bb)heart;
(F)I will feel the (Gm)pow er,
but (Cm)you won’t,
no (Fsus4)you (F)won’t.
’Cause (Bbmaj7)I can’t (Eb)make you (Bb)love me when you don’t,
when you (Gm11)don’t.
and I will give (Bb)up (Eb)this fight.
’Cause (Bbmaj7)I can’t (Eb)make you (Bb)love me if you don’t.
And you can’t make your (Bb)heart feel
(Bb)some thing that it (Eb)won’t.
And (Gm11)here in the (Bb)dark,
(F)these fi nal (Gm)hours,
I will (Gm11)lay down my (Bb)heart;
(F)I will feel the (Gm)pow er,
but (Cm)you won’t,
no (Fsus4)you (F)won’t.
’Cause (Bbmaj7)I can’t (Eb)make you (Bb)love me when you don’t,
when you (Gm11)don’t.
When you don’t.
I Can't Make You Love Me — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "I Can't Make You Love Me" by Adele: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Eb, 70 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “I Can't Make You Love Me”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Can't Make You Love Me" by Adele in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 70 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 "I Can't Make You Love Me" 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 "I Can't Make You Love Me"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Can't Make You Love Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "I Can't Make You Love Me" 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 "I Can't Make You Love Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "I Can't Make You Love Me"?
- "I Can't Make You Love Me" was originally performed by Adele. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Adele are available?
- Other accompaniments by Adele: "Chasing Pavements", "Don't You Remember", "Hello". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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