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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Someone Like You" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 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

Can I play "Someone Like You" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Someone Like You" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Someone Like You" by Van Morrison played in?
Someone Like You is arranged in the key of Eb 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.
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 perfect for first-time players.
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.

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