What key is "Like I Can" in?

"Like I Can" by Sam Smith is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Like I Can" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Like I Can" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Like I Can"?

This arrangement of "Like I Can" uses 14 chords: Bb, Bbpow, Cm, Cpow, D, D7, Dm, Dpow, +6 more.

How long does it take to learn "Like I Can" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?

Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

He could be a (G5)sin ner,

or a gen tle (F5)man.

He could be your (G5)preach er

when your soul is (F5)damned.

He could be your (G5)law yer

on a wit ness (D5)stand, but he’ll nev er love you (G5)like I (Eb5)can, can.

He could be a (Gm)stran ger you gave a se cond (F)glance.

He could be a (Gm)tro phy

of a (F)one night (Bb)stand.

He could have your (Gm)hu mour

but I (F)don’t un der (D)stand but then ’cause he’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can, (Bb)can.

Why are you look ing down (Dm)all the wrong (Gm)roads?

When mine is the heart and the (Bb)salt of the (F)soul.

There may be lo vers who (Dm)hold out their (Gm)hands,

but they’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can, (Bb)can.

They’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can.

A chance en (Gm)coun ter you of a cir cum (F)stance.

May be, he’s a (Gm)man tra

keeps your (F)mind en (Bb)tranced.

He could be the (Gm)si lence

in this (F)may un hem, (D)stand but then gain, he’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can, (Bb)can.

Why are you look ing down (Dm)all the wrong (Gm)roads?

When mine is the heart and the (Bb)salt of the (F)soul.

There may be lo vers who (Dm)hold out their (Gm)hands, but they’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can, (Bb)can.

They’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can.

A chance en They’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can, (Bb)can.

They’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can.

We (Gm)both have de mons, that (Eb)we can’t (Bb)stand.

I (Gm)love your de mons like (Eb)dev ils (Bb)can.

If (Eb)you’re self seek ing an (F)hon est (Gm)man, then (Cm)stop de ceiv ing, Lord (D)please.

Why are you look ing down (Dm)all the wrong (Gm)roads?

When mine is the heart and the (Bb)salt of the (F)soul.

There may be lo vers who (Dm)hold out their (Gm)hands, but they’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can, (Bb)can.

They’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can, (Bb)can.

He’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can, (Bb)can.

Like I Can by Sam Smith

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Like I Can”

What key is "Like I Can" in?: "Like I Can" by Sam Smith is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Like I Can" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Like I Can" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Like I Can"?: This arrangement of "Like I Can" uses 14 chords: Bb, Bbpow, Cm, Cpow, D, D7, Dm, Dpow, +6 more.
How long does it take to learn "Like I Can" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?: Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.