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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Somebody To Love" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Somebody To Love" 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 To Love" is in F.
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.
Does "Somebody To Love" 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 To Love" is in the key of F at 132 BPM.
What chords are in "Somebody To Love"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.