Somebody Loves Me

by George Gershwin
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(Em7)When this (Bm)world be (Em6)gan,

(Em7)it was (Bm)hea ven’s (Em6)plan

(F#)there should (B7)be a (Em7)girl for (C#)ev ery (F#)sin (B)gle (Em)man.

(Gmaj7)To my (D7)great re (G6)gret,

(Gmaj7)some (G)one (D7)has up (G6)set

(Am7)hea ven’s (D7)pret ty (G7)pro gramme (Cmaj7)for we’ve (A)nev (D13)er (Em)met.

(Em6)I’m (Bm)clutch ing at (Bm7)straws (Bm6)just be (E7)cause (A11)I may (A7)meet her (D7)yet.

(G)Some bo dy (Am7)loves (D7)me.

I won der (C7)who,

I won der (C7)who (Am7)she (D7)can be.

(G)Some bo dy (Am7)loves (D7)me.

I wish I (Em6)knew,

who can she (C#7)be wor ries me.

For (E7)ev ery (Am)girl who (Dm6)pass es (A)me I (Dm6)shout, “Hey!

(Am6)May

be

(Em7)you were (A7)meant to (Em7)be my (A7)lov ing (D7)ba

by.”

(G)Some bo dy (Am7)loves (D7)me.

I won der (C7)who.

(Em)May

(Am7)be (D7)it’s (G)you.

(G)Some bo dy (Am7)loves (D7)me.

I won der (C7)who,

I won der (C7)who (Am7)she (D7)can be.

(G)Some bo dy (Am7)loves (D7)me.

I wish I (Em6)knew,

who can she (C#7)be wor ries me.

For (E7)ev ery (Am)girl who (Dm6)pass es (A)me I (Dm6)shout, “Hey!

(Am6)May

be

(Em7)you were (A7)meant to (Em7)be my (A7)lov ing (D7)ba

by.”

(G)Some bo dy (Am7)loves (D7)me.

I won der (C7)who.

(Em)May

(Am7)be (D7)it’s (G)you.

(D9)you.

Somebody Loves Me — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Somebody Loves Me" by George Gershwin in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key G, 110 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 “Somebody Loves Me

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Somebody Loves Me" by George Gershwin in?
The backing track is in G at 110 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 "Somebody Loves Me" 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 "Somebody Loves Me"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Somebody Loves Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Somebody Loves Me" 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 "Somebody Loves Me"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Somebody Loves Me"?
"Somebody Loves Me" was originally performed by George Gershwin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by George Gershwin are available?
Other accompaniments by George Gershwin: "But Not For Me", "Do It Again", "Embraceable You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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