I walked a cross
an emp (Asus4)ty land,
I knew the path way like the (Esus4)back of my (E)hand.
I felt the earth
be neath (Asus4)my (A)feet,
sat by the riv er and it (Esus4)made me com (E)plete.
Oh, sim ple thing
where have (A)you gone?
I’m get ting old and I need (D6)some thing to re (E7sus4)ly (E7)on.
So tell me when
you’re gon na let (A)me in,
I’m get ting tired and I need (D6)some where to be (E7sus4)gin.
I came a cross
a fall (Asus4)en (A)tree, I felt the branch es of it (E7sus4)look ing at (E7)me.
Is this the place
we used (Asus4)to love?
Is this the place that I’ve been (E7sus4)dream ing (E7)of?
Oh, sim ple thing,
where have (A)you gone?
I’m get ting old and I need (D6)some thing to re (E7sus4)ly (E7)on.
So tell me when
you’re gon na let (A)me in,
I’m get ting tired and I need (D6)some where to be (E7sus4)gin.
And if you have a (A)min ute why don’t (Esus4)we (E)go,
talk a bout it (A)some where on ly (Esus4)we (E)know?
This could be the (A)end of ev ’ry (Esus4)thing.
(D6)So why don’t we go (E6)some where on ly (A)we know?
Some where on ly we know.
(D6)so why don’t we go.
Ooh
(E)aah,
oh.
This could be the (A)end of ev ’ry (Esus4)thing.
(D6)So why don’t we go (E6)some where on ly (A)we know?
Some where on ly we (Eb6)know?
(E6)Some where on ly (D6)we (D)know.
Somewhere Only We Know — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane 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 A, 87 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Somewhere Only We Know”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane in?
- The backing track is in A at 87 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 Only We Know" 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 Only We Know"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Somewhere Only We Know", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Somewhere Only We Know" 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 Only We Know"?
- 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 Only We Know"?
- "Somewhere Only We Know" was originally performed by Keane. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Keane are available?
- Other accompaniments by Keane: "Bedshaped", "Bedshaped", "Bend And Break". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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