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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Like I Can" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Like I Can”
- Why does "Like I Can" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Like I Can".
- What key is "Like I Can" by Sam Smith played in?
- Like I Can 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 "Like I Can"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Like I Can" 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 "Like I Can"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Like I Can"?
- "Like I Can" was originally performed by Sam Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Like I Can"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Bb, Bbpow, Cm, Cpow, D, D7, Dm, Dpow, +6 more.
- What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?
- Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Like I Can"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Like I Can".
- Can I see all the notes in "Like I Can"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
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