Lyrics
I walked a cross
an emp ty land,
I knew the path way like the (D)back of my hand.
I felt the earth
be neath my feet,
sat by the ri ver and it (D)made me com plete.
Oh sim ple thing
where have you gone?
I’m get ting old and I need some thing to re (D)ly on.
So tell me when
you’re gon na let me in,
I’m get ting tired and I need some where to be (D)gin.
I walked a cross
an emp ty land,
I knew the path way like the (D)back of my hand.
I felt the earth
be neath my feet,
sat by the ri ver and it (D)made me com plete.
Oh sim ple thing
where have you gone?
I’m get ting old and I need some thing to re (D)ly on.
So tell me when
you’re gon na let me in,
I’m get ting tired and I need some where to be (D)gin.
And if you have a (G)min ute why don’t (G)we go,
talk a bout it (G)some where on ly (G)we know,
this can’t be the (G)end of ev ’ry (G)thing.
(C)So why don’t we go (D)some where on ly (C)we know.
Somewhere Only We Know — Beginner Piano Tutorial
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Learn "Somewhere Only We Know" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 87 BPM.
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About “Somewhere Only We Know”
- What key is "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane played in?
- Somewhere Only We Know 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 "Somewhere Only We Know"?
- The arrangement plays at 87 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Somewhere Only We Know" 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 "Somewhere Only We Know"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Somewhere Only We Know"?
- "Somewhere Only We Know" was originally performed by Keane. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Somewhere Only We Know"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Bm, C, D, Em, G.
- What other songs by Keane can I play here?
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