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I Can't Stop Loving You


"I Can't Stop Loving You" is a popular song originally recorded in the key of C major, composed by Don Gibson in 1957. However, the most well-known version was performed by Ray Charles and released in 1962, which became a massive hit reaching the top of the charts. Ray Charles, an American singer and pianist, is known for his contributions to various genres including soul, R&B, and blues. Interestingly, "I Can't Stop Loving You" holds the distinction of being Ray Charles' first country and western crossover hit. The song features a captivating melody with a soothing blend of Charles' soulful vocals and his elegant piano playing.

I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU - RAY CHARLES

a a g f d d - ( I can't stop loving you )
a# a# C - I've made up
D C - my mind
f a D C a# g - To live in memory
g a f g a - of the lonesome times

a a g f d d - ( I can't stop wanting you )
a# a# C - It's useless
D C - less to say
f a D C a# g - So I'll just live my life
c e a# a g g f - in dreams of yesterday
C C D F F - ( Dreams of yesterday )

C a f a a - Those happy hours
F D a# D - that we once knew
F F D F D C - Tho' long ago ,
a D C - they still make
a g - me blue

C a f a - They say that time
F G F C D - heals a broken heart
f f g f a ( f d c ) - But time has stood still
c c e g f - since we've been apart

a a g f d d - ( I can't stop loving you )
a# a# c - I've made up
D C - my mind
f a D C a# g - To live in memories
g a f g a - of the lonesome times

a a g f d d - ( I can't stop wanting you )
a# a# c - It's useless
D C - to say
f a D C - So I'll just live
a# g - my life
c e a# a g g f - in dreams of yesterday
C C D F F - ( Dreams of yesterday )