Someone Like You

by Adele
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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.

Someone Like You — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Someone Like You" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 67 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence moving through a rich chord set in the key of A — you'll navigate nine chords including Bm7, C#m, Dmaj7, and a couple of power chords, so your left hand needs to feel secure with those block bass shapes before you layer in the right hand melody.

At 67 BPM the tempo is forgiving, but don't let that fool you: the tricky part is keeping your transitions smooth between D and Dmaj7 (just one note difference, but easy to fumble) and landing cleanly on F#m when it appears.

I'd suggest practicing hands separately first, looping the verse progression until the left-hand jumps feel automatic, then adding the melody on top.

Watch the shift into C#m especially — commit that finger position to memory so you're not hunting for it mid-phrase.

Once the chord moves are in your hands, focus on dynamics: this song lives and dies on the contrast between its quiet verses and its emotional lift.

This is the piece that'll lock in your comfort with minor seventh and major seventh shapes in a real musical context.

About “Someone Like You

Where are the chord symbols for "Someone Like You" 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. "Someone Like You" is in A.
What key is "Someone Like You" by Adele played in?
Someone Like You is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Someone Like You"?
The arrangement plays at 67 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Someone Like You" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Someone Like You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Someone Like You"?
"Someone Like You" was originally performed by Adele. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Someone Like You"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Apow, Bm7, C#m, D, Dmaj7, E, F#m, +1 more.
What other songs by Adele can I play here?
Try "Hello", "SKYFALL", "HE WON'T GO". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Someone Like You" 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. "Someone Like You" is in the key of A at 67 BPM.
What chords are in "Someone Like You"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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