I Can't Help It
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F#m
I just can't help myself
E
You've got control of me
D C#m A Bm C C#m
I'm not the kind who likes to hang around
F#m
I just can't help myself
G
I should walk away
D C#m Bm Bm C#m
But something's telling me to stay
F#m
I can't help it
D E F#m
I can't help it if I love you
I can't stop it
C#m Bm
And I'm not gonna try to
I can't help it
G
I can't help it if I love you
A C#m D Bm C#m
Got to fill this emptiness inside
F#m
I just can't help myself
E
You've got control of me
D C#m A Bm C C#m
It's a tragedy what you have done to me
F#m
A major catastrophe
G
It's getting out of control
D C#m Bm Bm C#m
You could stop it if you tried
F#m
I can't help it
D E F#m
I can't help it if I love you
I can't stop it
C#m Bm
And I'm not gonna try to
I can't help it
G
I can't help it if I love you
A C#m D Bm C#m
Got to fill this emptiness inside
Solo (Chorus cords)
F#m
I can't help it
D E F#m
I can't help it if I love you
I can't stop it
C#m Bm
And I'm not gonna try to
I can't help it
G
I can't help it if I love you
A C#m D Bm C#m F#m
I can't help it
D E F#m
I can't help it if I love you
I can't help it
D E F#m
I can't help it if I want you
I can't help it
D E F#m
I can't help it if I love you
I can't help it
D E F#m
I can't help it if I want you
How to play I Can't Help It
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.