(G)Some thing’s got a hold on me, yeah.
Oh, it (C)must be love.
Oh,
(C7)some thing’s got a hold on me, right now, child.
(G)Oh, it (C)must be love.
Let me tell ya.
Now, I’ve got a feel ing, I (G7)feel so strange.
(C7)Ev ’ry thing a bout me seems and to have changed.
I be (G)Step by step, I got a brand new walk.
I (C7)e ven sound sweet er when I talk.
I said, (G)oh,
(D7)oh,
(G)oh,
(C)oh,
hey, (G)hey, yeah,
(C7)oh, it must be love.
Let me tell you.
Now, (G)Some thing’s got a hold on me, yeah.
Oh, it (C)must be love.
Oh,
(C7)some thing’s got a hold on me, right now, child.
(G)Oh, it (C)must be love.
Let me tell ya.
Well, I’ve nev er felt like I (G7)this be fore.
(C7)Some thing’s got a hold on seems and won’t let changed.
I be (G)lieve I’d fly I if I on ly could.
I (C7)feel so strange, but it sure is good.
I said, (G)oh,
(D7)oh,
(G)oh,
(C)oh,
hey, (G)hey, yeah,
(C7)oh, it must be love.
Let me tell you.
Now,
Something's Got A Hold On Me by Etta James
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Something's Got A Hold On Me”
- What key is "Something's Got A Hold On Me" in?
- "Something's Got A Hold On Me" by Etta James is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Something's Got A Hold On Me" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Something's Got A Hold On Me" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Something's Got A Hold On Me"?
- This arrangement of "Something's Got A Hold On Me" uses 6 chords: C, C7, D7, G, G6, G7.
- How long does it take to learn "Something's Got A Hold On Me" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Etta James can I play here?
- Try "ALL I COULD DO WAS CRY", "AT LAST", "MY DEAREST DARLING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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