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Where were (A7)you when I was fall in’ the down,
buzz in’ a round that your heart?
(A5)you.
Why’d you (A7)wait till I was mov e in’ on to to come (G7)out of the dark to say I’m what you (C#7)need and (A7sus4)you could (A7)spend your life with (B7)me?
Well, (C#7sus4)I can’t (C#7)help you now.
(Sor ry, ba by, No, (C#7)I can’t help you now.
Keep a way, I’ve fall en in love.) May be (B7sus4)there was a (B7)time but (A7sus4)some times (A7)time runs out,
and (Dm7)I can’t help you now.
It’s been for ty (A7)days since I stopped count in’ the days,
count in’ the ways that I loved (A5)you.
Good long (A7)while since I found good e nough rea to stop be (G7)liev in’ that you are what I real ly (C#7)want, and (A7sus4)now that (A7)you do, ba I (B7)don’t.
But (C#7sus4)I can’t (C#7)help you now.
(Sor ry, ba by, no, (C#7)I can’t help.
you now.
Keep a way, I’ve fall en in love.) May be (B7sus4)there was a (B7)time but (A7sus4)some times (A7)time runs out,
and (Dm7)I can’t help you now.
It’s been (Dm7)I can’t help you now.
Hey, hey.
Now (F#m)you say I’m the one you (C#7)need and (A7sus4)you could (A7)spend your life with (B7)me.
But (C#7sus4)I can’t (C#7)help you, but (C#7sus4)I can’t help you now.
(Sor ry, ba by, no I I can’t help you now.
Keep a way, I’ve fall en in love.) May be (B7sus4)there was a (B7)time, and I (A7sus4)wish I (A7)could some how,
but (Dm7)I can’t help you,
can’t help you now.
I Can't Help You Now — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Can't Help You Now" by Bonnie Raitt: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I Can't Help You Now”
- What key is "I Can't Help You Now" by Bonnie Raitt played in?
- I Can't Help You Now 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 "I Can't Help You Now"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Can't Help You Now" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Can't Help You Now"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Can't Help You Now"?
- "I Can't Help You Now" was originally performed by Bonnie Raitt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Can't Help You Now"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A7, Apow, B7, C#7, D, D#m7, Dm7, Dmaj7, +4 more.
- What other songs by Bonnie Raitt can I play here?
- Try "ANGELS FROM MONTGOMERY", "SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT", "LOVE SNEAKIN' UP ON YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Can't Help You Now" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Can't Help You Now" by Bonnie Raitt. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I Can't Help You Now" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I Can't Help You Now" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.