Galileo (Someone Like You)

by Josh Groban
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Lyrics

Gal i (C)le o

fell in love py,

as a Gal i le an boy,

and he (Dm)won dered,

β€œWhat in Heav en?

Who in vent ed

such a (G7)joy?”

But the (C)ques tion

got the bet ter of his sci

en tif ic mind,

and to his (Dm)blind

and dy ing days,

he looked up (Dm7)high

and of ten (G9)sighed,

and some times (G)cried,

β€œWho puts the rain bow in the (C)sky?

Who lights the (Cmaj7)stars at (Dm)night?

Who dreamt up some one so di (F)vine,

some one like you, and made them (C)mine?”

(E)Love

can make you (E)ask some

fun ny (Am)ques tions

now and then.

But just re (Dm7)mem ber

the al ter na tives;

for (F)I

re mem ber (G9)when

(CN.C.)I was who lights the (Cmaj7)stars at (Dm)night;

who dreamt up some one so di (F)vine,

some one like you, and made them (C)mine,

some one like (Cmaj7)you, and made them (C)mine.

Galileo (Someone Like You) β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Galileo (Someone Like You)" by Josh Groban in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œGalileo (Someone Like You)”

Can I learn "Galileo (Someone Like You)" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Galileo (Someone Like You)" with hands-separate practice in C at 140 BPM.
What key is "Galileo (Someone Like You)" by Josh Groban played in?
Galileo (Someone Like You) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Galileo (Someone Like You)"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Galileo (Someone Like You)" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Galileo (Someone Like You)"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Galileo (Someone Like You)"?
"Galileo (Someone Like You)" was originally performed by Josh Groban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?
Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Galileo (Someone Like You)"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Galileo (Someone Like You)" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Galileo (Someone Like You)"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Galileo (Someone Like You)" is in the key of C at 140 BPM.