Somewhere Only We Know

by Lily Allen
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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Somewhere Only We Know" by Lily Allen as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 84 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Somewhere Only We Know" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Eb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Eb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Somewhere Only We Know" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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