What key is "Strangers Like Me" in?

"Strangers Like Me" by Phil Collins is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Strangers Like Me" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Strangers Like Me" 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.

What chords are used in "Strangers Like Me"?

This arrangement of "Strangers Like Me" uses 18 chords: A, Ab, B, Bb, C, C#m, Cm, E, +10 more.

How long does it take to learn "Strangers Like Me" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Phil Collins can I play here?

Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

What ev er you do ture, ev I’ll do it too.

(Eb)makes Show me ev ’ry thing and (Ab)nev er me how.

It all do means some thing this and yet noth ing to (Eb)be side her?

Oh, I can see there’s so (Ab)much to learn; it’s (Bb)some oth er world far and yet so far.

I see my self as (C)peo ple see me.

Oh, (Ab)I just know there’s some a big ger out (Bb)there.

I wan na know.

Can you (Fm)show (Cm)me?

I wan (Eb)na know ’bout these (Bb)stran gers (Ab)like me.

Tell me (Eb)more;

please (Fm)show (Cm)me.

Some thing’s (Eb)fa iar ’bout these (Bb)stran gers (Ab)like me.

What ev er ’ry ges ture, ev ’ry move that she (Eb)makes makes me feel ’ry like and (Ab)nev er me how.

Why all do I have thing this grow ing need to be (Eb)be side her?

Oh, these e mo tions I (Ab)nev er knew, of (Bb)some oth er world far be yond this place.

Be yond the trees, a (C)bove the clouds.

me.

Oh, (Ab)I see be there’s me a new ho ri (Bb)zon.

I wan na know.

Can you (Fm)show (Cm)me?

I wan (Eb)na know ’bout these (Bb)stran gers (Ab)like me.

Tell me (Eb)more;

please (Fm)show (Cm)me.

Some thing’s (Eb)fa iar ’bout these (Bb)stran gers (Ab)like me.

Come with (Ab)me now to see my (Eb)world where there’s (Fm7)beau ty be yond your (Eb)dreams.

Can you (Ab)feel the things I (Ebm)feel

right (Fm11)now

with you?

Take my (Ab)hand;

there’s a (Fm7)world I (Ebsus2)need to know.

I wan (E)na know.

Can you (F#m)show (C#m)me?

I wan (E)na know ’bout these (B)stran gers (A)like me.

Tell me (E)more;

please (F#m)show (C#m)me.

Some thing’s (E)fa iar ’bout these (B)stran gers (A)like me.

I wan na know.

Strangers Like Me by Phil Collins

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 135 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Strangers Like Me”

What key is "Strangers Like Me" in?: "Strangers Like Me" by Phil Collins is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Strangers Like Me" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Strangers Like Me" 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.
What chords are used in "Strangers Like Me"?: This arrangement of "Strangers Like Me" uses 18 chords: A, Ab, B, Bb, C, C#m, Cm, E, +10 more.
How long does it take to learn "Strangers Like Me" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Phil Collins can I play here?: Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.