Can a complete beginner play "Someone Like You"?

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. "Someone Like You" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Someone Like You"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Someone Like You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Someone Like You — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Someone Like You" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 67 BPM.

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

Lyrics

I heard that you’re set tled down, that you found a girl and you’re mar ried now. I heard that your (C#m)dreams came true. Guess she (F#5)gave you things I did n’t (D)give to you. (A)Old friend, why are you so shy? Ain’t like (F#5)you to hold back or (D)hide from the light. I (E)hate to turn up out of the (F#m)blue un in vit ed, but I could n’t stay a way, I could n’t fight it. I had (E)hoped you’d see my face and (F#m)that you’d be re mind ed that, for (D)me, it is n’t (E)o ver. Nev er mind, I’ll find some one like you. (D)I wish (A)noth ing but the best for you, (D)too. Don’t for (A)get me, I beg. I re (F#m)mem ber you said, “Some times it (A)lasts in love, but (E)some times it hurts in stead.” Some times it (A)lasts in love, but (E)some times it hurts in stead. You know how the time flies, on ly yes ter day was the (D)time of our lives. We were (A)born and raised in a sum mer haze, bound (F#m)by the sur prise of our (D)glo ry days. I (E)hate to turn up out of the (F#m)blue un in vit ed, but I could n’t stay a way, I could n’t fight it. I had (E)hoped you’d see my face and (F#m)that you’d be re mind ed that, for (D)me, it is n’t (E)o ver. (A)lasts in love, but (E)some times it hurts in stead.” (E)Noth ing com pares, no wor ries or cares, re (F#m)grets and mis takes, they’re mem o ries made. (D)Who would have known how bit ter (Bm7)sweet (A)this would (D)taste? Nev er mind, I’ll find some one like you. (D)I wish (A)noth ing but the best for you. Don’t for (A)get me, I beg. I re (F#m)mem ber you said, “Some times it (A)lasts in love, but (E)some times it hurts in stead.” Nev er mind, I’ll find some one like you. (D)I wish (A)noth ing but the best for you. Don’t for (A)get me, I beg. I re (F#m)mem ber you said, “Some times it (A)lasts in love, but (E)some times it hurts in stead.” stead.” Some times it (A)lasts in love, but (E)some times it hurts in stead.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: A
Tempo: 67 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Adele

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How to Play "Someone Like You" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.