Somebody Like Me
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Intro
D
[Verso 1]
D
The congregation parted like the Red Sea
G
When that old drunk stumbled in down the aisle
Bm
And took a seat
G D
Right in the middle of Amazing Grace
D
He could feel the Judgment they were passing
G
Thought to himself ain't that just how
Bm
Some folks acting
G
He'd rather be on the street
D
Than in this place
[Pré-Refrão]
A G
Ooh and with tears on his face
[Refrão]
D
You'd think somebody would put their arm around him
G
You'd think somebody would hit a knee
Bm
Pull him in, say a prayer
G
That's what I'm talkin' 'bout right there
D
You'd think somebody would practice what they're preachin'
G
Well, I wonder who that somebody could be
Bm G N.C. D
Probably somebody like me
Interlude
D
[Verso 2]
D
Well, he's got problems nobody wants a part of
G
When he got up and slipped out nobody stood up
Bm G
They don't wanna make a scene
D
So they let him walk outta there
[Pré-Refrão]
A G
Ooh, without a prayer
[Refrão]
D
You'd think somebody would do something different
G
You'd think somebody would go against the grain
Bm
Be the one to run him down
G
Bring him back and turn him around
D
You'd think somebody would wanna make a difference
G
Well, well I wonder who that somebody could be
Bm G C
Probably somebody like me
[Ponte]
G D
Oh, can I get a witness (Somebody, somebody, ooh...)
C G N.C.
Oh, yeah, yeah
{Hook}
D
You'd think somebody would put their arm around him
G
You'd think somebody would hit a knee now
Bm G N.C.
Pull him in, say a prayer, yeah (Ahhh)
[Refrão]
N.C. D
You'd think somebody would put their arm around him
G
You'd think somebody would hit a knee
Bm
Pull him in, say a prayer
G
That's what I'm talking 'bout right there
D
You'd think somebody would wanna make a difference
G
Well, I wonder who that somebody could be
Bm G D
Probably somebody like me
Outro
D
How to play Somebody Like Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.