Other arrangements of Somewhere Only We Know
Pick a learning view.
I walked a cross
an emp ty land.
I knew the path way like the (Fsus4)back of my hand.
I felt the earth
be neath my feet.
Sat by the riv er and it (Fsus4)made me com plete.
Oh, sim ple thing,
where have you gone?
I’m get ting tired and I need (Cm)some one to re (Fsus4)ly (F6)on.
came
a fall en tree.
felt branch es of it (Fsus4)look ing at me.
Is this place
we used to love?
Is this place that I’ve been (Fsus4)dream ing of?
old
(Cm)some one to re (Fsus4)ly (F6)on.
(Cm)some thing to re (Fsus4)ly (F6)on.
And if you have a (Bb)min ute, why don’t we go
talk a bout it (Bb)some where on ly we know.
This could be the (Bb)end of ev ’ry thing.
(Ebmaj7)So why don’t we go.
(F6)some where on ly we (Ebmaj7)know.
(Bb)Some where on ly (F6)we (Fsus4)know.
(Ah,
(Dm)ah.
(Fm)Ah,
(Cm)ah.
(Am)Ah,
(Em)ah.
(Bb)Ah,
(D)ah.)
Oh, sim ple thing,
where have you gone?
I’m get ting old and I need (Cm)some one to re (Fsus4)ly (D7)on.
So tell me when
you’re gon na let me in.
I’m get ting tired and I need (Cm)some where to be (F7sus4)gin.
(Ebmaj7)So why don’t we go (F6)some where on ly (D7)we (Gm7)know.
(Ebmaj7)Some where on ly (F69sus4)we (F6)know.
Somewhere Only We Know — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Somewhere Only We Know" by Lily Allen: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 84 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 Only We Know”
- Can I sing "Somewhere Only We Know" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Somewhere Only We Know" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Eb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Somewhere Only We Know" by Lily Allen in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 84 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 Lily Allen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Lily Allen are available?
- Other accompaniments by Lily Allen: "22", "Air Balloon", "Fuck You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Somewhere Only We Know" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Somewhere Only We Know" by Lily Allen. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Somewhere Only We Know" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Somewhere Only We Know" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.