Lyrics
He could be a (A5)sin ner, or a gen tle (G5)man.
He could be your (A5)preach er when your soul is (G5)damned.
He could be your (A5)law yer
on a wit ness (E5)stand but he’ll nev er love you (A5)like I (F5)can, can.
He could be a (Am)stran ger you gave a sec ond (G)glance.
He could be a (Am)tro phy
of a (G)one night (C)stand.
He could have your (Am)hu mor
but I (E)don’t un der stand but then a ’cause gain, he’ll nev er love you (Am)like I (F)can, can, (C)can.
Why are you look ing down (Em)all the wrong roads?
When mine is the heart and the (C)salt of the soul.
There may be lov ers who (Em)hold out their hands, but they’ll nev er love you like I (F)can, can, (C)can.
They’ll nev er love you like I (F)can, can.
A chance en (Am)coun ter you of a cir cum (G)stance.
May be he’s a (Am)man tra,
keeps your (G)mind en (C)tranced.
He could be the (Am)si lence
in this (E)may un hem, stand but then a ’cause gain, he’ll nev er love you (Am)like I (F)can, can, (C)can.
Why are you look ing down (Em)all the wrong roads?
When mine is the heart and the (C)salt of the soul.
There may be lov ers who (Em)hold out their hands, but they’ll nev er love you like I (F)can, can, (C)can.
They’ll nev er love you like I (F)can, can.
A chance en they’ll nev er love you like I (F)can, can, (C)can.
They’ll nev er love you (Am)like I (F)can, can, (C)can.
We (Am)both have de mons, that (F)we can’t stand.
I (Am)love your de mons like (F)dev ils can.
If (F)you’re self seek ing an (G)hon est (Am)man, then (Dm)stop de ceiv ing, Lord (E)please.
Why are you look ing down (Em)all the wrong roads?
When mine is the heart and the (C)salt of the soul.
There may be lov ers who (Em)hold out their hands, but they’ll nev er love you like I (F)can, can, (C)can.
He’ll nev er love you like I (F)can, can, (C)can.
He’ll nev er love you like I (F)can, can, (C)can.
Like I Can by Sam Smith
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Like I Can" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Like I Can" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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.