Strangers Like Me

by Phil Collins
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Lyrics

What ev er you do, ture,

ev I’ll do it too.

makes Show me ev ’ry thing and (Ab)tell me (Gb)how.

It all (Db)means some thing this and yet noth ing to me.

side her?

Oh, I can see there’s so much to learn.

It’s (Eb)some oth er world far and yet so far.

I see my self as oth ers see me.

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

I wan (Db)na know,

can you (Ebm)show (Db)me?

I wan (Db)na know a bout these (Ab)stran gers (Gb)like me.

Tell me (Db)more,

please (Ebm)show (Db)me.

Some thing’s (Db)fa mil iar ’bout these (Ab)stran gers (Gb)like me.

What ev er ’ry ges ture,

ev ’ry move that she makes makes me feel ’ry like and (Ab)nev er (Gb)fore.

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

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

be yond the trees, a bove the clouds.

me.

Oh, (Gb)I see be me a thing new ho ri (Ab)zon.

I wan (Db)na know,

can you (Ebm)show (Db)me?

I wan (Db)na know a bout these (Ab)stran gers (Gb)like me.

Tell me (Db)more,

please (Ebm)show (Db)me.

Some thing’s (Db)fa mil iar ’bout these (Ab)stran gers (Gb)like me.

(Ab)stran gers (Gb)like me.

Come with (Gb)me now to see my (Fm)world,

where there’s (Ebm)beau ty be yond your (Fm)dreams.

Can you (Gb)feel the things I (Fb)feel

right (Ebm)now

with you?

Take my (Gb)hand.

There’s a (Ebm)world you (Db)need to know

I can’t ex (Cm)plain the way I (Bbm)feel.

Ev ’ry (Bbm7)thing I want ed’s here,

and my (Cm)heart is beat ing (Bbm)fast er.

Ev ’ry (Db)mo ment I’m (Cm)with him I (Bbm)feel so com (Ab)plete.

I (Db)can not de (Cm)ny what I’m (Eb)feel ing.

I wan (D)na know,

can you (Em)show (D)me?

I wan (D)na know a bout these (A)stran gers (G)like me.

Tell me (D)more,

please (Em)show (D)me.

Some thing’s (D)fa mil iar ’bout these (A)stran gers (G)like me.

I wan na know!

Strangers Like Me — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Strangers Like Me" 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 Db, 120 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”

Why does "Strangers Like Me" 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 "Strangers Like Me".
What key is "Strangers Like Me" by Phil Collins played in?
Strangers Like Me is arranged in the key of Db 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 120 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 19 chords: A, Ab, Apow, B, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, Cm, +11 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.
Is this real sheet music for "Strangers Like Me"?
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 "Strangers Like Me".
Can I see all the notes in "Strangers Like Me"?
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 Db at 120 BPM.