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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Something's Got A Hold On Me" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Something's Got A Hold On Me”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Something's Got A Hold On Me"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Something's Got A Hold On Me" by Etta James played in?
- Something's Got A Hold On Me is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Something's Got A Hold On Me"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Something's Got A Hold On Me" 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's Got A Hold On Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Something's Got A Hold On Me"?
- "Something's Got A Hold On Me" was originally performed by Etta James. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Something's Got A Hold On Me"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, C7, D7, G, G6, G7.
- What other songs by Etta James can I play here?
- Try "ALL I COULD DO WAS CRY", "AT LAST", "MY DEAREST DARLING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Something's Got A Hold On Me". Key of G, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.