Somewhere Out There

by Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram
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Lyrics

Some (Cmaj7)where

(C)out

(F)there, be (C)neath the (C)pale moon (F)light,

(Dm7)some

(G)one’s think in’ (Em)of

(Am)me and (Dm7)lov (C)ing (F)me to (Gsus)night.

Some (Cmaj7)where out there,

(C)some one’s (C)say ing a prayer

that (Dm7)we’ll

(G)find one an (Em7)oth er

in that (Dm7)big (C)some (F)where out (C)there.

And (F)e ven though I (G)know how ver y (F)far a part we are,

it (Fmaj7)helps to think we might be wish in’ (F)on the same bright (G)star.

And (Ab)when the night wind (Bb)starts to sing a (Ab)lone some lull a (Bb)by, it (Ab)helps to think we’re (Bb)sleep ing un der neath the same big (G)sky.

Some (Cmaj7)where

(Fmaj9)out

(F)there if (C)love can (C)see us (F)through,

(Dm7)then

(G)we’ll be to (Em7)geth

(Am7)er some where (F)out there,

out (G)where dreams

come true.

And (C)love can (C)see us (F)(love can see us (G)through)

we’ll be to (Am)geth

er some where (F)out there,

out (G)where dreams

come true.

Somewhere Out There — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Somewhere Out There" by Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 88 BPM.

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

About “Somewhere Out There”

What key is "Somewhere Out There" by Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram played in?
Somewhere Out There is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Somewhere Out There"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Somewhere Out There" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Somewhere Out There"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Somewhere Out There"?
"Somewhere Out There" was originally performed by Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Somewhere Out There"?
This arrangement uses 26 chords: A, Ab, Am, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bm7, C, +18 more.
What other songs by Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram can I play here?
Try "Somewhere Out There", "Somewhere Out There", "Somewhere Out There". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Somewhere Out There" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Somewhere Out There" by Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Somewhere Out There" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Somewhere Out There" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.