Somebody Like You
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Intro: E B A E B A
E
There's a new wind blowing like I've never known
E
I'm breathing deeper than I've ever done
B A E
And it sure feels good to finally feel the way I do
B A E
And I wanna' love somebody, love somebody like you
E
I'm letting go of all my lonely yesterdays
E
I've forgiven all of the mistakes I've made
B A E
Now there's just one thing, the only thing I wanna' do
B A E
I wanna' love somebody, love somebody like you
A E
Yeah, I wanna' feel the sunshine, shining down on me and you
A
When you put your arms around me
C#m F#m A
You let me know there's nothing in this world I can't do-oo-oo-oh-oo-oh
(NC) E
I used to run in circles going nowhere fast
E
I'd take one step forward and two steps back
B A E
Couldn't walk a straight line even if I wanted to
B A E
And I wanna' love somebody, love somebody like you
Whoa, here we go now!
*Guitar Solo*
*E B A E B A*
Hey, I wanna' love ya' baby! Uh-huh!
E A E
Yeah, I wanna' feel the sunshine, shining down on me and you
A
When you put your arms around me
C#m F#m A
You let me know there's nothing in this world I can't do-oo-oo-oh-o-oh
E
Sometimes it's hard for me to understand
E
But you're teaching me to be a better man
B A E
Don't wanna' take this life for granted like I used to do
B A E
I wanna' love somebody, love somebody like you
B A E
I wanna' love somebody, love somebody like you
B A E
I'm ready to love somebody, love somebody like you, yeah!
How to play Somebody Like You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.