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Can you Feel the love tonight


"Can You Feel the Love Tonight" by Elton John is performed in the key of B-flat major. Composed by Elton John with lyrics by Tim Rice, the song was featured in Disney's animated film "The Lion King" in 1994. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. Elton John's rendition of the song served as the film's end credits theme. The ballad is sung from the perspective of characters Simba and Nala, expressing their burgeoning love for each other. With its emotive melody and poignant lyrics, "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" has become one of Elton John's most beloved and iconic songs, captivating audiences around the world.

Can you Feel the love tonight - Elton John

intro:
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a b c d c g
There's a calm surrender
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To the rush of day,
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When the heat of a rolling wind
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Can be turned away

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An enchanted moment,
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And it sees me through
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It's enough for this restless warrior
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Just to be with you

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And can you feel the love tonight?
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It is where we are
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It's enough for this wide - eyed wanderer
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That we've got this far

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And can you feel the love tonight,
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How it's laid to rest?
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It's enough to make kings and vagabonds
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Believe the very best

solo:
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sol DO sol mi re mi fa sol

chorus:
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There's a time for everyone,
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If they only learn
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that the twisting kaleidoscope
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Moves us all in turn

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There's a rhyme and reason
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To the wild outdoors
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When the heart of this star - crossed voyager
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Beats in time with yours