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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Like I Can" by Sam Smith: 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 G, 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”
- What key is "Like I Can" by Sam Smith played in?
- Like I Can is arranged in the key of G 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 there a karaoke version of "Like I Can" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Like I Can" by Sam Smith. 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 "Like I Can" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Like I Can" 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.