What key is "Somewhere" in?

"Somewhere" by Leonard Bernstein is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Somewhere" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "Somewhere" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Somewhere" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Leonard Bernstein can I play here?

Try "A Little Bit In Love", "Lonely Town (from On The Town)", "Make Our Garden Grow (from Candide)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(D)There’s (D7)a (G7)place for (C)us,

some (D7)where a (G7)place for (C)us.

(D)Peace and (D7)qui et and (Bm)o pen (Em)air (C)wait for (F)us (D)some where.

(D)There’s (D7)a (G7)time for (C)us,

some (D7)day a (G7)time for (C)us.

(D)Time to (D7)geth er with (Bm)time to (Em)spare, (C)time to (F)learn, (Bb)time to care.

(Eb)Some day,

(Cm)some where

(Gm)we’ll find a new way of (Am7)liv ing,

(Eb)we’ll find a (Cm6)way of for (Bb)giv ing

(A)some where.

(D)There’s (D7)a (G7)place for (C)us,

a (D7)time and (G7)place for (C)us.

(D)Hold my (D7)hand and we’re (Bm)half way (Em)there.

(C)Hold my (F)hand and I’ll (Bb)take you there, (Eb)some how,

(Cm)some day,

(G)some where.

(D)There’s (D7)a (G7)place for (C)us,

some (D7)where a (G7)place for (C)us.

(D)Peace and (D7)qui et and (Bm)o pen (Em)air (C)wait for (F)us (D)some where.

(D)There’s (D7)a (G7)time for (C)us,

some (D7)day a (G7)time for (C)us.

(D)Time to (D7)geth er with (Bm)time to (Em)spare, (C)time to (F)learn, (Bb)time to care.

(Eb)Some day,

(Cm)some where

(Gm)we’ll find a new way of (Am7)liv ing,

(Eb)we’ll find a (Cm6)way of for (Bb)giv ing

(A)some where.

(D)There’s (D7)a (G7)place for (C)us,

a (D7)time and (G7)place for (C)us.

(D)Hold my (D7)hand and we’re (Bm)half way (Em)there.

(C)Hold my (F)hand and I’ll (Bb)take you there, (Eb)some how,

(Cm)some day,

(G)some where.

Somewhere by Leonard Bernstein

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Somewhere”

What key is "Somewhere" in?: "Somewhere" by Leonard Bernstein is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Somewhere" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "Somewhere" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Somewhere" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Leonard Bernstein can I play here?: Try "A Little Bit In Love", "Lonely Town (from On The Town)", "Make Our Garden Grow (from Candide)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.