Somebody Loves Me

by George Gershwin
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Lyrics

(Bm7)When this world be (Em)gan

(Bm7)it was heav en’s (Em)plan,

(B7)there would be a (A7)girl for ev ’ry (C9)sin (B)gle (Em6)man.

(D7)To my great re (G)gret

some one (D7)has up (G)set

(D7)heav en’s pret ty (C)pro gram, for we’ve (D)nev er (Em6)met.

I’m (Bb)clutch ing at straws, (E7)just be cause (A7)I may meet her (D7)yet.

(G)Some bod y (Am7)loves me,

I won der (C7)who,

I (Em7)won der (C7)who (D7)she can be.

(G)Some bod y (Am7)loves me,

I wish I (A9)knew,

who can she (F#7)be wor ries me.

For ev ’ry (Dm6)girl who pass es (Dm6)me I shout, “Hey!

(Am)may

be

(Em)you were meant to (A7)be my lov ing (Am7)ba

(D)by.”

(G)Some bod y (Am7)loves me,

I won der (C7)who.

(Em7)May

(Am7)be (D7)it’s (G)you.

(G)Quel qu’un m’ai (Am7)me ra

je ne sais (C7)qui

mais (Em7)c’est un (C7)fait (D7)é ta bli.

(G)Quel qu’un m’ai (Am7)me ra

je veux sa (A9)voir,

c’est ce qui (F#7)fait mon sou ci,

pour cha que (Dm6)bel le qui pas (Dm6)se je crie, “Oh!

(Am)la!

la!

(Em)Se rait el le (A7)par ha zard mon (Am7)a

(D)mie?”

(G)Quel qu’un m’ai (Am7)me ra

je ne sais (C7)qui.

(Em7)Peut

(Am7)ê (D7)tre (G)vous.

May

(Am7)be (D7)it’s, (Em7)may

(Am7)be (D7)it’s (G)you.

Somebody Loves Me — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Somebody Loves Me" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 124 BPM.

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

About “Somebody Loves Me

Where are the chord symbols for "Somebody Loves Me" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Somebody Loves Me" is in G.
What key is "Somebody Loves Me" by George Gershwin played in?
Somebody Loves Me 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 "Somebody Loves Me"?
The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Somebody Loves Me" 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 "Somebody Loves Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Somebody Loves Me"?
"Somebody Loves Me" was originally performed by George Gershwin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?
Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Somebody Loves Me" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Somebody Loves Me" is in the key of G at 124 BPM.
What chords are in "Somebody Loves Me"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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