“Can You Feel the Love Tonight” is a wonderful composition by pianist Elton John with lyrics by Tim Rice. Originally composed for Disney’s 1994 classic film The Lion King, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” went on to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song and earned John a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
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Cheat Sheet
| Artist | Elton John |
| Composer | Elton John |
| Release Year | 1991 |
| Genre(s) | Piano Pop |
| Difficulty level | Intermediate |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Key(s) | C major |
| Meter | 4/4 time signatures |
| Techniques | Chord inversions and chord outlining with left hand |
“Can You Feel the Love Tonight” piano chords
“Can You Feel the Love Tonight” was originally composed by Elton John to add to the great tradition of Disney love songs. The track was released as a single in the months prior to the film’s release date with a montage of clips of John performing cut with scenes from the movie.
Several backup performers assisted on vocals included Rick Astley, Gary Barlow, and Kiki Dee. The song reached high levels on many worldwide pop charts and earned equally high praise from most every critic.
Tips for learning the song
- This song is primarily in the key of C major. The piece opens with some descending chord inversions, so make sure to practice those!
- The piece is in a 4/4 time signature, meaning there are four beats in every measure.
- The melody is simple. The point is to emulate John’s voice as much as possible.
- Try to dive into the romantic character of the piece and have fun!
Interesting Fact
According to a 2020 survey, couples that chose “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” as the song for the first dance at their wedding were more likely to stay together, with 77% of respondents who chose the song remaining in their marriage.
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