Be My Somebody

by Norah Jones
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Lyrics

I’m too fog gy

to day

to know

what you’re say in’.

Your lips are mov ing so fast and I just keep pray ing

for them to slow

(B)down

so (C#m)I can (B)make some (A)sense

of the words that are pour ing out

of your (B)crook ed spout.

Last (E)night I held was a rec ord (E7)do to be bro ken.

When

It broke ed all o a ver the (E7)kitc hen floor.

Oh no, I

don’t you (B)go...

I’m (C#m)com in’ back with a (A)rag

to wipe (Am)your a way wring the haze

from the days

we’ve for got ten all a bout.

Be my (D)some bod y to night,

be the one who’ll hold me tight,

hon ey, please,

(E)please.

’Cause I’ve (D)been so all a lone,

and no one will pick up the phone, so hon ey, please

stay.

(E)stay.

Hon ey, please

stay.

Hon ey,

please

(E)stay.

Be My Somebody — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Be My Somebody" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 84 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Be My Somebody”

Can I play "Be My Somebody" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Be My Somebody" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Be My Somebody" by Norah Jones played in?
Be My Somebody is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Be My Somebody"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Be My Somebody" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Be My Somebody"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Be My Somebody"?
"Be My Somebody" was originally performed by Norah Jones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Be My Somebody"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Am, B, C#m, D, E, E7.
What other songs by Norah Jones can I play here?
Try "IN THE MORNING", "CREEPIN' IN", "FEELIN' THE SAME WAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Be My Somebody"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Be My Somebody" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Be My Somebody"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Be My Somebody" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.