Some Day (You'll Want Me To Want You)

by Jimmie Hodges
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)I know that (Bb)some day you’ll (Dbdim)want me to (Cm7)want you,

when I’m in (Bb)love

with (Bb7)some bod y (G7)else.

You ex (Fdim)pect me to be (F7)true

(F7)and (D7)keep on lov ing (Gm)you.

Though (C7)I am feel ing blue,

you (F7)think I can’t for get (CN.C.)you un til (Bb)some day you’ll (Dbdim)want me to (Cm7)want you

when I am (Bb)strong

for (Bb7)some bod y (Bb)new.

And (Cm7)though you don’t want me (Ebm6)now,

(D7)I’ll get a long some (G7)how, and then I (C7)won’t

(F7)want

(Gb7)you.

(CN.C.)I know that (Bb)some day you’ll (Dbdim)want me to (Cm7)want you,

when I’m in (Bb)love

with (Bb7)some bod y (G7)else.

You ex (Fdim)pect me to be (F7)true

(F7)and (D7)keep on lov ing (Gm)you.

Though (C7)I am feel ing blue,

you (F7)think I can’t for get (CN.C.)you un til (Bb)some day you’ll (Dbdim)want me to (Cm7)want you

when I am (Bb)strong

for (Bb7)some bod y (Bb)new.

And (Cm7)though you don’t want me (Ebm6)now,

(D7)I’ll get a long some (G7)how, and then I (C7)won’t

(F7)want

(Gb7)you.

(CN.C.)I know that (A)you.

And (Cm7)though you don’t want me (C)now,

(D7)I’ll get a long some (G7)how, and then I (C7)won’t

(F7)want

(Bb)you.

Some Day (You'll Want Me To Want You) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Some Day (You'll Want Me To Want You)" by Jimmie Hodges: 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 Eb, 112 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Some Day (You'll Want Me To Want You)”

What key is "Some Day (You'll Want Me To Want You)" by Jimmie Hodges played in?
Some Day (You'll Want Me To Want You) is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Some Day (You'll Want Me To Want You)"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Some Day (You'll Want Me To Want You)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Some Day (You'll Want Me To Want You)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Some Day (You'll Want Me To Want You)"?
"Some Day (You'll Want Me To Want You)" was originally performed by Jimmie Hodges. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is there a karaoke version of "Some Day (You'll Want Me To Want You)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Some Day (You'll Want Me To Want You)" by Jimmie Hodges. 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 "Some Day (You'll Want Me To Want You)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Some Day (You'll Want Me To Want You)" 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.