(Cmaj9)Turn down the (E9sus4)lights,
turn down the (C)bed,
turn down these voi ces
(Em7)in side (Am7)my head.
(Cmaj9)Lay down with (E9sus4)me,
tell me no (C)lies,
just hold me close,
(Em7)don’t pa tron (Am7)ise.
Don’t pa tron (G)ise
me.
’Cause (G)I can’t (C)make you (G)love me
if you don’t.
You can’t make
your (G)heart feel
(G)some thing that it (C)won’t.
(Em7)Here in the (C)dark,
(D)these fi nal (Em7)hours,
I will lay down (Cmaj9)my heart
and (D)I feel the (Em7)pow er,
but (G)you (Am7)won’t,
no,
(G)you won’t.
And (G)I can’t (C)make you (G)love me
if you don’t.
(Cmaj9)I’ll close my (E9sus4)eyes
then I won’t (C)see
the love you do (G)not feel
when (Em7)you’re hold (Am7)ing me.
Morn ing will (E9sus4)come
and I’ll do (C)what’s right.
Just give me (G)till
then
to (Em7)give up this (Am7)fight.
And I will give (G)up (Am7)this fight.
And (G)I can’t don’t.
don’t.
(Fmaj9)Some one’s gon na love me.
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 George Michael: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key G, 58 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 George Michael in?
- The backing track is in G at 58 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 George Michael. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by George Michael are available?
- Other accompaniments by George Michael: "Careless Whisper", "Careless Whisper", "Let Her Down Easy". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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