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I’ve been (Bm7)search ing a long time
all a round the world,
for some one ex act ly like you.
drum.
I’ve been (Bm7)trav ’ling all a round the world,
wait ing for you to come through.
Some one like (Cmaj9)you
make it all worth while.
Some one like you
keep me sat is fied.
Some one ex act ly like (Gmaj9)you.
(Bm7)trav ’ling hard road,
all a round the world,
ba by, look ing one
drum.
I’ve (Bm7)carr ’ing heav load,
wait for come shin ing through.
(Cmaj9)you
make it all worth while.
Some one like you
make
Some one ex act ly like (Gmaj9)you.
Some one ex act ly like (Gmaj9)you.
Some one ex act ly like (Gmaj9)you.
Some one ex act ly like (Gmaj9)you.
The best is yet to (Gmaj9)come.
Oh yeah, the best is yet to come.
(Gmaj9)you.
Some one ex act ly like (Gmaj9)you.
Some one ex act ly like (Gmaj9)you.
The best is yet to (Gmaj9)come.
Oh yeah, the best is yet to come.
Someone Like You — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Someone Like You" by Van Morrison. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G, 68 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Someone Like You”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Someone Like You" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Someone Like You".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Someone Like You" by Van Morrison in?
- The backing track is in G at 68 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Someone Like You" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Someone Like You"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Someone Like You", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Someone Like You" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Someone Like You"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Someone Like You"?
- "Someone Like You" was originally performed by Van Morrison. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Van Morrison are available?
- Other accompaniments by Van Morrison: "Cyprus Avenue", "Have I Told You Lately", "Into The Mystic". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Someone Like You" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Someone Like You" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in G, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.