Can't Remember To Forget You

by Shakira feat. Rihanna
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Lyrics

I left a note on my bed post.

Said not to re peat (C)yes ter day’s mis (Bm)takes.

What I tend to do when it comes to you, I see on ly the good.

Se (C)lec tive mem o (Bm)ry.

The way you make me feel yeah, you got ta hold on me.

I nev er (A)met some one so (D)diff ’rent.

Oh, here we (Bm)go.

You’re part of me now, you’re part of me.

So (A)where you go I fol low, fol low, fol low.

(Bm)Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

I can’t re (G5)mem ber to for (F#5)get you.

Oh,

Oh.

I keep for (D)get ting I should (F#m)let you go.

But when you (A)look at me the on ly (Em)mem o ry is us (G5)kiss ing in the (F#5)moon light.

Oh.

Oh.

I can’t re (CN.C.)mem ber to for get you.

Ooh.

Ooh.

Ooh.

I can’t re (D)mem ber to for (F#m)get you.

Ooh.

Ooh.

Ooh.

I go back gain, fall off the train, land in his bed, re peat

I’m try’n say is not to for get.

You

he makes like, the way he makes me feel.

(A)seemed to act (D)stu pid.

He a

he a

he goes

(Bm)Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

I can’t re (G5)mem ber to for (F#5)get you.

Oh,

Oh.

I keep for (D)get ting I should (F#m)let you go.

But when you (A)look at me the on ly (Em)mem o ry is us (G5)kiss ing in the (F#5)moon light.

Oh.

Oh.

I can’t re (CN.C.)mem ber to for get you.

Ooh.

Ooh.

Ooh.

I can’t re (D)mem ber to for (F#m)get you.

Ooh.

Ooh.

Ooh.

(CN.C.)- ber to for get you.

I (Bm)rob and I kill to (Em)keep him with me.

I’d (A)do an y thing for that (D)boy.

I’d (Bm)give my last dime to (Em)hold him to night.

I’d (A)do an y thing for that (CN.C.)boy.

I (Bm)rob and I kill to (Em)keep him with me.

I’d (A)do an y thing for that (D)boy.

I’d (Bm)give my last dime to (Em)hold him to night.

I’d (A)do an y thing for that (CN.C.)boy.

I (CN.C.)boy.

(G5)- ber to for (F#5)get you.

But when you (A)look at me the on ly (Em)mem o ry is us (G5)kiss ing in the (F#5)moon light.

Oh.

Oh.

I can’t re (CN.C.)mem ber to for get you.

Can't Remember To Forget You — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Can't Remember To Forget You" by Shakira feat. Rihanna. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of D, 136 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 Remember To Forget You”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Can't Remember To Forget You" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Can't Remember To Forget You".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Can't Remember To Forget You" by Shakira feat. Rihanna in?
The backing track is in D at 136 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 Remember To Forget You" 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 Remember To Forget You"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Can't Remember To Forget You", 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 Remember To Forget You" 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 Remember To Forget You"?
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 Remember To Forget You"?
"Can't Remember To Forget You" was originally performed by Shakira feat. Rihanna. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Can't Remember To Forget You" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Can't Remember To Forget You" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in D, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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