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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Somebody To Love" by Queen in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Somebody To Love" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Somebody To Love" with hands-separate practice in F at 132 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Somebody To Love"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Somebody To Love" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Somebody To Love"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Somebody To Love" is in the key of F at 132 BPM.