Can a complete beginner play "Somewhere Only We Know"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Somewhere Only We Know" is perfect for first-time players.

Do I need to read music to play "Somewhere Only We Know"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Somewhere Only We Know" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Somewhere Only We Know — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: G
Tempo: 87 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Keane

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How to Play "Somewhere Only We Know" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.