Somebody

by Bonnie McKee

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Lyrics

I sit a lone,

a dark the a ter, watch ing the peo (Am)ple go by, hand in hand.

Ev ’ry bod y but me,

oh.

I stay be hind

watch ing the cred its roll by, (Am)roll, roll, roll right (Fmaj7)by me.

But I know I won’t cry ’cause there is some bod y, some bod y, (C)some bod y wait ing for me out in the rain.

Won’t (F)cry,

not to night, ’cause there is some bod y wait ing for me.

I take a walk;

the streets are bus y to night and I am (Am)search ing for you, wait ing to brush your shoul der.

But I’m a lone,

I watch the fac es roll by, (Am)roll, roll, roll right (F)by me.

But I know I won’t cry ’cause there is some bod y, some bod y, (C)some bod y wait ing for me out in the rain.

I won’t (F)cry,

not to night, ’cause there is some bod y wait ing for me.

How man y words will go un (F)spo ken,

oh,

till I hear knock in’ up on (G)my door?

Los in’ track of the nights I spend (G)heart bro ken.

(G)Oh, but to (F)night I know

I won’t (G)cry no more.

I lie a wake.

I left the porch light on;

I hope it helps you to find your way.

Out side

I hear the thun der roll by, (Am)roll, roll, roll right (F)by me.

But I know I won’t cry ’cause there is some bod y, some bod y, (C)some bod y wait ing for me out in the rain, not gon na cry to night,

woh,

’cause there is some bod y wait ing for me.

Not gon na cry to night, no, no, no, no, no, no, (C)no.

Oh, yeah, oh, oh, not gon na cry,

not to night, ’cause there is some bod y wait ing for me.

I stay be hind

watch ing the cred its roll by, (Am)roll, roll, (Am)roll right (Fmaj7)by me.

Somebody by Bonnie McKee — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Somebody by Bonnie McKee in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Somebody" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Somebody"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Somebody" use?
Just 7 chords: Am, C, F, Fmaj7, G, G7, Gm. Take it one section at a time.