Something Just Like This

by The Chainsmokers & Coldplay
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Lyrics

I’ve been read ing (D)books of (C)old, the leg ends (D)and the (Em)myths: A chil les (D)and his (C)gold, Her cu les (D)and his (Em)gifts,

Spi der (D)man’s con (C)trol and Bat man (D)with his (Em)fists.

And (D)clear ly (C)I don’t see my self up (D)on that (Em)list.

And she said, “Where d’you (D)wan na (C)go?

How much you (D)wan na (Em)risk?

I’m not look ing (D)for some (C)bod y with some su per (D)hu man (Em)gifts, some su per (D)he ro,

some fair y (D)tale (Em)bliss.

Just some thing (D)I can (C)turn to, some bod y (D)I can (Em)kiss.

I want some thing (D)just like this.

Do do do do do (D)do,

do do do (D)do,

do do do do do (D)do.

Oh, I want some thing (D)just like this.

Do do do do do (D)do,

do do do (D)do,

do do do do do (D)do.

Oh, I want some thing (D)just like this.

Oh, I want some thing (D)just like this.

I’ve been read ing (D)books of this.

I want some thing (D)just like this.

I want some thing (D)just like Oh, I want some thing (D)just like this.

Do do do do do (D)do,

do do do (Bm7)do,

do do do do do (D)do.

Oh, I want some thing (Bm7)just like this.

Do do do do do (D)do,

do do do (Bm7)do,

do do do do do (D)do.

(Bm7)Where d’you wan na (C)go?

How much you (D)wan na (Em)risk?

I’m not look ing (Bm7)for some (C)bod y with some su per (D)hu man (Em)gifts, some su per (Bm7)he ro,

some fair y (D)tale (Em)bliss.

Just some thing (Bm7)I can (C)turn to; some bod y (D)I can (Em)kiss.

I want some thing (Bm7)just like this.

Oh, I want some thing just like this.

Oh, I want some thing (Bm7)just like this.

Oh, I want some thing (Bm7)just like this.

Something Just Like This — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Something Just Like This" by The Chainsmokers & Coldplay: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 96 BPM.

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

About “Something Just Like This”

What key is "Something Just Like This" by The Chainsmokers & Coldplay played in?
Something Just Like This is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Something Just Like This"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Something Just Like This" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Something Just Like This"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Something Just Like This"?
"Something Just Like This" was originally performed by The Chainsmokers & Coldplay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Chainsmokers & Coldplay can I play here?
Try "SOMETHING JUST LIKE THIS", "Something Just Like This". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Something Just Like This" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Something Just Like This" by The Chainsmokers & Coldplay. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Something Just Like This" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Something Just Like This" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.