Something So Strong

by Crowded House
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Lyrics

(D)Love can make you weep,

can make you run for cov er.

The Roots that spread so deep

bring life to fro zen ground.

Some thing so (D)strong

could car ry us a way.

Some thing so (D)strong

could car ry us to day.

(D)Turn ing in my sleep,

can love can leave you cold.

er.

The taste of jeal ous y

is like a lust for gold.

Some thing so (D)strong

could car ry us a way.

Some thing so (D)strong

could car ry us to day.

(G)I’ve (Bm)been (D)feel ing so much old er.

Frame (Bm)me and (A)hang me on the wall.

I’ve (Bm)seen you (D)fall in to the same trap.

This (Bm)thing is (A)hap p’ning to us all.

Yeah.

ry us to day.

Yeah.

Some thing so (D)strong,

some thing so (D)strong.

Some thing so (D)strong,

some thing, some thing so (D)strong.

Something So Strong β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Something So Strong" by Crowded House: 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 D, 120 BPM.

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

About β€œSomething So Strong”

What key is "Something So Strong" by Crowded House played in?
Something So Strong is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Something So Strong"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Something So Strong" 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 So Strong"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Something So Strong"?
"Something So Strong" was originally performed by Crowded House. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Something So Strong"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, D, Dsus4, Em7, F#, G.
What other songs by Crowded House can I play here?
Try "FALL AT YOUR FEET", "DON'T DREAM IT'S OVER", "WEATHER WITH YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Something So Strong" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Something So Strong" by Crowded House. 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 β€” 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 So Strong" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Something So Strong" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.