Someone Like You

by Van Morrison
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Lyrics

I’ve been (Dm7)search in’ a long time

for some one ex act ly like (Gm7)you.

I’ve been (Dm7)trav ’lin’ all a (Gm7)round the world

wait in’ for you to come through.

Some one like you,

you make it all worth (Dm7)while.

Some one like you

keeps me sat is fied, some one ex (CN.C.)act ly like

you.

(Dm7)I’ve been do in’ some soul search (Gm7)in’,

mmm

to find out where you’re (Gm7)at.

I’ve been (Dm7)up and down the high way

in all kinds of for eign lands.

Some one like you,

you make it all worth (Dm7)while.

Some one like you

keeps me sat is (F7sus)fied.

(Dm7)Just like (Gm7)you, ba

by,

I’ve

been

all a (Eb6/9)round the world.

March in’ to the (Bbmaj7)beat of a dif f’rent drum.

But just (Bbmaj7)late ly I’ve

re al (Ebmaj7)ized, ba by, the (Bbmaj7)best

is yet to come.

Some one like you,

you make it all worth (Dm7)while.

Some one like you,

keeps me sat is (F7sus)fied.

Some one like you

makes it (Dm7)all worth while.

Some one like you

keeps me sat is (F7sus)fied.

Just like (Ebmaj9)you,

some one ex act ly like you,

some one.

Someone Like You — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Someone Like You" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 72 BPM.

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

About “Someone Like You”

Why does "Someone Like You" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Someone Like You".
What key is "Someone Like You" by Van Morrison played in?
Someone Like You is arranged in the key of Bb 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 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Someone Like You" 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 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 Van Morrison. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Someone Like You"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, C, Cm7, Dm7, Eb, Eb6, Ebmaj7, +3 more.
What other songs by Van Morrison can I play here?
Try "TUPELO HONEY", "INTO THE MYSTIC", "HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Someone Like You"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Someone Like You".
Can I see all the notes in "Someone Like You"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 72 BPM.