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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Like I Can" 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 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”
- Can I play "Like I Can" 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 "Like I Can" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Like I Can"?
- 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. "Like I Can" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Like I Can"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Like I Can" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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