Somewhere Only We Know

by Keane
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Lyrics

I walked a cross

an emp ty land.

I knew the path way like the (Esus)back of my (E)hand.

I felt the earth

be neath my feet.

Sat by the riv er and it (Esus)made me com (E)plete.

Oh, sim ple thing,

where have (A)you gone?

I’m get ting old and I need (Bm)some thing to re (Esus)ly (E7)on.

So tell me when

you’re gon na let (A)me in.

I’m get ting tired and I need (Bm)some where to be (Esus)gin.

I came a cross

a fall en tree.

I felt the branch es of it (Esus)look ing at (E7)me.

Is this the place

we used to love?

Is this the place that I’ve been (Esus)dream ing (E7)of?

Oh, sim ple thing,

where have (A)you gone?

I’m get ting old and I need (Bm)some thing to re (Esus)ly (E7)on.

So tell me when

you’re gon na let (A)me in.

I’m get ting tired and I need (Bm)some where to be (Esus)gin.

And if you have a (A)min ute, why don’t (A)we (E)go

talk a bout it (A)some where on ly (A)we (E)know?

This could be the (A)end of ev ’ry (A)thing.

(Bm)So why don’t we go (C#m)some where on ly (Asus2)we (A)know?

Some where on ly we know.

(Bm)So why don’t we go, so why don’t we go?

Ah.

Ah.

This could be the (A)end of ev ’ry (A)thing.

(Bm)So why don’t we go (C#m)some where on ly (Asus2)we (A)know?

Some where on ly we know.

(C#m)Some where on ly (Bm)we (D)know.

Somewhere Only We Know — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Somewhere Only We Know" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 86 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Somewhere Only We Know

Why does "Somewhere Only We Know" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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 A 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 86 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 a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 13 chords: A, Amaj7, Amaj9, Asus2, Bm, Bm7, C#m, Cm, +5 more.
What other songs by Keane can I play here?
Try "Somewhere Only We Know", "Somewhere Only We Know", "Bedshaped". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Somewhere Only We Know"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Somewhere Only We Know".
Can I see all the notes in "Somewhere Only We Know"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 86 BPM.

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