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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Be My Somebody" by Norah Jones: 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 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Be My Somebody" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Be My Somebody" by Norah Jones. 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 "Be My Somebody" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Be My Somebody" 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.