Somebody To Love

by Queen
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Lyrics

For you I’d write a (Dm)sym pho ny.

I’d tell the vi o lins it’s time to sink or swim; watch ’em play for ya.

For (Dm)you I’d be

run nin’ a thou sand miles, just get to where you are.

Step to the beat of my heart.

I don’t need a (F)whole lot com ing from you, I ad mit I’d rath er give you the world, or we can share mine.

I know I won’t be the (F)first one giv ing you all this at ten tion.

Ba by, lis ten: I just need some bo dy to love.

I, I (G)don’t need too much, just some bo dy, some bo dy to love.

I don’t need noth ing else.

I pro mise, girl, I swear.

I just need some bo dy to love.

Somebody To Love — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Somebody To Love" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 132 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Somebody To Love”

Can I play "Somebody To Love" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Somebody To Love" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Somebody To Love" by Queen played in?
Somebody To Love is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Somebody To Love"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Somebody To Love" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Somebody To Love"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Somebody To Love"?
"Somebody To Love" was originally performed by Queen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Somebody To Love"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: D, Dm, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Queen can I play here?
Try "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY", "BICYCLE RACE", "SOMEBODY TO LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Somebody To Love"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Somebody To Love" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Somebody To Love"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Somebody To Love" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.