Somewhere (From West Side Story)

by Charlotte Church
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Lyrics

There’s

a

place

for us,

some where a place

for us.

Peace

and qui et and o

pen air

wait

for us

some where.

There’s

a

(F7)time

for (Bb)us,

some (C7)day a (F7)time

for (Bb)us;

(C)time

to (C)geth er with (Am7)time

to (Dm)spare,

(Bb)time

to (Eb)learn,

(Cm)time

to (Ab)care.

(CN.C.)Some (Db)day,

(CN.C.)some (Bbm)where,

(Fm)we’ll find a new way of (Gm7)liv ing,

(Db)we’ll find a (Eb7)way of for (Abmaj7)giv ing,

(G)some where.

(C)There’s

(C7)a

(F7)place

for (Bb)us,

a (C7)time and (F7)place

for (Bb)us.

(C)Hold

my (C)hand and we’re (Am7)half

way (Dm)there.

(Bb)Hold

my (Eb)hand and I’ll (Ab)take

you (Fm)there,

(CN.C.)some (Db)how,

(CN.C.)some (Bbm)day,

(F)some where.

Somewhere (From West Side Story) — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Somewhere (From West Side Story)" by Charlotte Church 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 F, 63 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F) 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 “Somewhere (From West Side Story)”

Why does the accompaniment for "Somewhere (From West Side Story)" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Somewhere (From West Side Story)" by Charlotte Church in?
The backing track is in F at 63 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 "Somewhere (From West Side Story)" 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 "Somewhere (From West Side Story)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Somewhere (From West Side Story)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Somewhere (From West Side Story)" 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 "Somewhere (From West Side Story)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Somewhere (From West Side Story)"?
"Somewhere (From West Side Story)" was originally performed by Charlotte Church. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Charlotte Church are available?
Other accompaniments by Charlotte Church: "All Love Can Be", "All Love Can Be (from A Beautiful Mind)", "Bridge Over Troubled Water". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Somewhere (From West Side Story)" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Somewhere (From West Side Story) by Charlotte Church, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is F; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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