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 Eb, 72 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’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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Eb
Tempo: 72 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Van Morrison

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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.