Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man

by Jerome Kern
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(F)Fish got to (Dm)swim and (C7)birds got to fly,

(B)I got to love one (Eb7)man till I die,

(Am7)can’t (Dm7)help (Gdim)lov in’ dat (Db9)man (C9)of (F6)mine.

(F)Tell me he’s (Dm)la zy, (C7)tell me he’s slow,

(F)tell me I’m cra zy, (Bb)may be I (Bbm6)know,

(F)can’t (B)help (Gdim)lov in’ dat (Db9)man (C9)of (F6)mine.

(Bb6)When he goes a (Bdim)way

(F)dat’s a rain y (G7)day.

(F)And when he comes (G#dim)back dat day is (Gm7)fine,

de sun will (C7)shine.

(F)He can come (Dm)home as (C7)late as can be,

(B)home with out him ain’t (Bbmaj7)no home to (Eb7)me,

(Am7)can’t (Dm)help (Gdim)lov in’ dat (Db7)man (C7)of (F6)mine.

(F)Fish got to (Dm)swim and (C7)birds got to fly,

(B)I got to love one (Eb7)man till I die,

(Am7)can’t (Dm7)help (Gdim)lov in’ dat (Db9)man (C9)of (F6)mine.

(F)Tell me he’s (Dm)la zy, (C7)tell me he’s slow,

(F)tell me I’m cra zy, (Bb)may be I (Bbm6)know,

(F)can’t (B)help (Gdim)lov in’ dat (Db9)man (C9)of (F6)mine.

(Bb6)When he goes a (Bdim)way

(F)dat’s a rain y (G7)day.

(F)And when he comes (G#dim)back dat day is (Gm7)fine,

de sun will (C7)shine.

(F)He can come (Dm)home as (C7)late as can be,

(B)home with out him ain’t (Bbmaj7)no home to (Eb7)me,

(Am7)can’t (Dm)help (Gdim)lov in’ dat (Db7)man (C7)of (F6)mine.

(C7#5)mine.

Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 120 BPM.

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

About “Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man”

Can I play "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" by Jerome Kern played in?
Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" 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't Help Lovin' Dat Man"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man"?
"Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" was originally performed by Jerome Kern. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jerome Kern can I play here?
Try "SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES", "NOBODY ELSE BUT ME", "WHY DO I LOVE YOU?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.