(Something Inside) So Strong

by Labi Siffre
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Lyrics

The high er you build your bar ri ers

the tall er I be come.

The fur ther you take my rights a way

the fast er I will run.

You can de ny (Bbmaj7)me, you can de cide (Dm)to turn (Am)your (Bm7)face (Am)a (G)way.

so bright ly it will No mat ter ’cos there’s some thin’ in side (G)so (F)strong.

I (Dm7)know that I can make it, though you’re do ing me (Fmaj7)wrong, so wrong.

You thought that my pride (G)was (F)gone, oh no.

There’s some thin’ in (Fmaj7)side so strong.

Oh,

some thin’ in (Fmaj7)side so strong.

more you re fuse to hear my voice

loud will sing.

You hide be hind walls of Je ro cho,

your lies will come tum bl ing

De ny my place (Bbmaj7)in time, squan der wealth (Am)that’s mine, (Am)my (Bm7)light (Am)will so bright ly it will blind you.

’Cos some thin’ in side (G)so (F)strong.

I (Dm7)know that I can make it, though you’re do ing me (Fmaj7)wrong, so wrong.

You thought that my pride (G)was (F)gone, oh no.

There’s some thin’ in (Fmaj7)side so strong.

Oh,

some thin’ in (Fmaj7)side so strong.

Bro thers and sis ters

when they in sist we’re just not (C)good e nough,

mm,

when we know bet ter, just look ’em in the eyes and say “We’re gon na do it a ny way, we’re gon na do it (G7)a ny way”.

There’s some thin’ in side (G)so (F)strong.

(C)and I (Dm7)know that I can make it, though you’re do ing me (Fmaj7)wrong, so (C)wrong.

you thought that my pride (G)was (F)gone, oh no.

There’s some thing in (Fmaj7)side so strong.

Oh,

some thing’ in (Fmaj7)side so strong.

we’re gon ga do it (Fmaj7)a ny way, we’re gon na do it a ny way”.

Be cause there’s some thin’ in side (Ab)so (Gb)strong.

I (Ebm7)know that I can make it, though you’re do ing me (Gbmaj7)wrong, so wrong.

You thought that my pride (Ab)was (Gb)gone, oh no.

There’s some thin’ in (Gbmaj7)side (Ab7)so strong some thin’ in side (Ab)so (Gb)strong.

I (Ebm7)know that I can make it, though you’re do ing me (Gbmaj7)wrong, so wrong.

You thought that my pride (Ab)was (Gb)gone, oh no.

There’s some thin’ in (Gbmaj7)side (Ab7)so strong There’s some thin’ in (Gbmaj7)side so strong.

Oh,

some thin’ in (Gbmaj7)side so strong.

Oh,

some thin’ in (Gbmaj7)side so strong.

Oh,

some thin’ in (Gbmaj7)side (Ab7)so strong.

(Something Inside) So Strong — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "(Something Inside) So Strong" by Labi Siffre. 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 C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “(Something Inside) So Strong”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "(Something Inside) So Strong" 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 "(Something Inside) So Strong".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "(Something Inside) So Strong" by Labi Siffre in?
The backing track is in C at 120 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 "(Something Inside) So Strong" 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 "(Something Inside) So Strong"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "(Something Inside) So Strong", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "(Something Inside) So Strong" 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 "(Something Inside) So Strong"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "(Something Inside) So Strong"?
"(Something Inside) So Strong" was originally performed by Labi Siffre. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "(Something Inside) So Strong" 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 "(Something Inside) So Strong" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in C, 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.

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