Strangers Like Me

by Phil Collins
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Strangers Like Me" by Phil Collins in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Eb, 135 BPM.

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

About “Strangers Like Me”

Can I learn "Strangers Like Me" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Strangers Like Me" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 135 BPM.
What key is "Strangers Like Me" by Phil Collins played in?
Strangers Like Me is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Strangers Like Me"?
The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Strangers Like Me" 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 "Strangers Like Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Strangers Like Me"?
"Strangers Like Me" was originally performed by Phil Collins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Strangers Like Me"?
This arrangement uses 18 chords: A, Ab, B, Bb, C, C#m, Cm, E, +10 more.
What other songs by Phil Collins can I play here?
Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Strangers Like Me"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Strangers Like Me" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Strangers Like Me"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Strangers Like Me" is in the key of Eb at 135 BPM.