Can U Handle It?

by Usher
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Lyrics

(Am7)Now that you’re here

I (Dm7)got some thing to say, ba by.

(Am7)I think that (Em7)you

should (Dm7)know.

You’re (Am7)do in’ the most, sug ar.

(Dm7)So don’t wor ry ’bout the sit u a tion.

(Am7)I’d nev er (Em7)let

you (Dm7)go.

(Em7)Can u han dle it, (Dm7)if I go there ba by with you?

(Em7)(I can han dle it, (Dm7)I can go there ba by with you.)

(Em7)Can u han dle it, (Dm7)if I go there ba by with you?

We gon’ (Em7)set it off, we gon’ (Dm7)tear it up.

Ba by can u han dle?

Ooh,

ba (Em7)by.

(G)You say all the time (Am7)you on ly want the best of (Dm7)my love.

(G)Now I can see (Am7)that there’s on ly one way to (Dm7)tear it up.

(G)I’m will in’ to tell (Am7)you ev ’ry thing I let stand be (Dm7)tween us.

But, (Am7)what if I tell you too (Am7)much

(Dm7)What a bout you, babe?

Will (Em7)you tell me all the freak (Dm7)y things you are?

Be fore I (Em7)do need you to (Dm7)know we make it through our love will grow.

Ah, i mag ine how (Dm7)a maz ing things would be.

(Em7)Can u han dle it, (Dm7)if I go there ba by with you?

We gon’ (Em7)set it off, we gon’ (Dm7)tear it up.

Ba by can u han dle?

(Em7)(I can han dle it, (Dm7)I can go there ba by with you.)

We gon’ (Em7)set it out, we gon’ (Dm7)work it out.

Ba by can u han dle?

Oo,

hey yeah ba by.

I fear (G)some times in my mind (Am7)that you won’t wan na stay with (Dm7)my love.

Oh, ba (Em7)by.

If (G)I can be sure (Am7)in side out that you know (Dm7)ex act ly the man who comes to see you.

I’ll (G)go deep as I can, (Am7)giv in’ you the rest of (Dm7)my love.

But (Am7)what if I tell you too (Am7)much?

(Em7)Can u han dle it, (Dm7)if I go there ba by with you?

We gon’ (Em7)lay it out, we gon’ (Dm7)tear it up.

Ba by can u han dle?

(Em7)I can han dle it, (Dm7)I can go there ba by with you.

We gon’ (Em7)set it out, we gon’ (Dm7)work it out.

Ba by can u han dle?

(Em7)Can u han dle it, (Dm7)can I go there ba by with you?

We gon’ (Em7)set it off, we gon’ (Dm7)tear it up.

Ba by can u han dle?

We gon’ (Em7)set it out, we gon’ (Dm7)work it out.

Ba by can u han dle?

(Em7)Can u han dle it, (Dm7)can I go there ba by with you?

We gon’ (Em7)set it off, we gon’ (Dm7)tear it up.

Ba by can u han dle?

We gon’ (Em7)set it out, we gon’ (Dm7)work it out.

Ba by can u han dle?

(Em7)Can u han dle it?

Can U Handle It? — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Can U Handle It?" by Usher in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 72 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Can U Handle It?”

Can I learn "Can U Handle It?" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Can U Handle It?" with hands-separate practice in A at 72 BPM.
What key is "Can U Handle It?" by Usher played in?
Can U Handle It? is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Can U Handle It?"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Can U Handle It?" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Can U Handle It?"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Can U Handle It?"?
"Can U Handle It?" was originally performed by Usher. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Can U Handle It?"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am7, Dm7, E7, Em7, Fmaj7, G.
What other songs by Usher can I play here?
Try "SUPERSTAR", "U REMIND ME", "CONFESSIONS PART II". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Can U Handle It?"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Can U Handle It?" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Can U Handle It?"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Can U Handle It?" is in the key of A at 72 BPM.