When I Fall in Love by Nat King Cole - Easy Ukulele Chords
Verse 1
[C]When I fall in love, it will be for- [Dm]ever, [G7]
[C]Or I’ll never [A7]fall in [Dm]love. [G7]
In a [C]restless world like [Fm]this is,
Love is [C]ended before it’s be- [A7]gun.
And too [Dm]many moonlight [A7]kisses,
Seem to [Dm]cool in the warmth of the [G7]sun.
Verse 2
[C]When I give my heart, it will be com- [Dm]pletely, [G7]
[C]Or I’ll never [A7]give my [Dm]heart. [G7]
And the [C]moment I can [F]feel that
You [A7]feel that way [Dm7]too.
[Fm]Is when I fall in [Dm]love [G7]with [C]you.
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The Story Behind the Song
“When I Fall in Love” is one of the most beloved romantic songs ever recorded, but its story begins before Nat King Cole sang it. The song was written in 1952 by composer Victor Young and lyricist Edward Heyman for the film One Minute to Zero. Rather than telling a detailed narrative about two specific people, the song expresses a deeply personal promise about the kind of love the singer hopes to find.
Nat King Cole recorded the song in 1956 for his album Love Is the Thing. Backed by the lush orchestral arrangements of Gordon Jenkins, Cole's warm, smooth voice brought extraordinary tenderness to the lyrics. His interpretation made listeners feel that the promise in the song was sincere and deeply heartfelt, helping turn it into one of his signature recordings.
The lasting appeal of “When I Fall in Love” lies in its universal message. It speaks to the hope that true love should be more than excitement or passion, it should be a lifelong commitment built on trust and devotion. For generations of listeners, the song has remained a timeless expression of romantic idealism, capturing the dream of finding a love that lasts forever.