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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Like I Can" by Sam Smith in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Like I Can" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — 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 "Like I Can" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Like I Can"?
- 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 "Like I Can" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Like I Can"?
- 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. "Like I Can" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
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