Somebody
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C
I sit alone
G Am
Dark theater watchin' the people go by
hand in hand,
F
everybody but me
C G
I stay behind, watchin' the credits roll by
Am F
roll, roll, roll, right right by me.
Chorus:
G F
But I know, I won't cry,
C
'cause there is somebody, somebody, somebody,
G
waiting for me
Am
Out in the rain.
F G
Won't cry, not tonight 'cause there is
C
somebody waiting for me
C
I take a walk,
G
the streets are busy tonight,
Am
and I am searching for you,
F
waiting to brush your shoulder
C
But I'm alone
G
I watch the faces roll by
Am F
Roll, roll, roll, right by me.
Chorus
Am G
How many words will go unspoken
Em F
'Til I hear knockin' upon my door.
Am
Losing track of the nighs I spend
G F
heartbroken but tonight I know,
G
I won't cry no more.
C
I lie awake
G
I left the porch light on
Am F
I hope it helps you find your way
C G
Outside, I hear the thunder roll by
Am F
Roll, roll, roll right by me
Chorus.
C G
I stay behind, watching the credits roll by,
Am F
roll, roll, roll right by me.
How to play Somebody
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.