Someone Like Me

by Sherman Brothers
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Lyrics

(C)Most ly I’m (F)hap py and I’m (C)bounc y be (Dm7)cause I am the (C)on li (F)est one,

(hmm hmm (F)hmm hmm) but now all at (D7)once I feel so lone ly

for some one like (C)me.

(G7)(Some one like me.)

(C)Right now I’m (F)sort a feel ing (C)dounc y, I’m (Dm7)just a bout the (C)lone li (F)est one,

(hmm hmm (F)hmm hmm) and deep in my (D7)heart I’m sort a wish ing

for some one like (C)me.

(G7)(Some one like me.)

(F)me.

(Some one like (C)me.) (CN.C.)Some bod y with (Ab)springs and things who laughs and sings and (C)jumps ev (CN.C.)’ry day.

Some bod y who’s (Ab)fun fun fun, who loves to trounce and pounce and (G7)bounce (CN.C.)the gloom ies a (G7)way.

(CN.C.)Hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo.

(C)Ooh, how I (F)dream there is an (C)oth er, a (Dm7)dou ble or a (C)tri ple (F)of me (to keep you (F)com pa (C)ny) but since I’m a (D7)wake I feel so lone ly be cause I know it can’t (C7)be.

(It nev er can (A7)be.)

Be in’ that (Dm7)I’m the one and on li est (G7)some one like me.

(CN.C.)Some one like me.

Someone Like Me — Classic Piano Sheet Music

Read "Someone Like Me" by Sherman Brothers in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 120 BPM.

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

About “Someone Like Me”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Someone Like Me"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Someone Like Me" by Sherman Brothers played in?
Someone Like Me is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Someone Like Me"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Someone Like 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 "Someone Like Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Someone Like Me"?
"Someone Like Me" was originally performed by Sherman Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Sherman Brothers can I play here?
Try "HEFFALUMPS AND WOOZLES", "IT'S A SMALL WORLD", "A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Someone Like Me" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.