Adele – Someone Like You Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Adele – Someone Like You Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsGBmEmCDAm

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This is the chord progression of Someone Like You by Adele on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
G Bm Em C

[Verse 1]
G                               Bm
I heard that you’re settled down
Em                                                       C
That you found a girl and you’re married now
G                                           Bm
I heard that your dreams came true
Em                                                         C
Guess she gave you things I didn’t give to you
G                                           Bm
Old friend, why are you so shy?
Em                                                                       C
Ain’t like you to hold back or hide from the light

[Pre-Chorus]
D                                                         Em
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
C
But I couldn’t stay away, I couldn’t fight it
D                                                                       Em
I’d hoped you’d see my face and that you’d be reminded
C
That for me it isn’t over

[Chorus]
G               D               Em               C
Never mind, I’ll find someone like you
G                             D               Em               C
I wish nothing but the best for you two
G               D               Em                             C
Don’t forget me, I beg, I’ll remember you said
G                             D                             Em                             C
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead
G                             D               Em                             C
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead

[Verse 2]
G                             Bm
You know how the time flies
Em                                                         C
Only yesterday was the time of our lives
G                                                         Bm
We were born and raised in a summer haze
Em                                                         C
Bound by the surprise of our glory days

[Pre-Chorus]
D                                           Em
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
C
But I couldn’t stay away, I couldn’t fight it
D                                                                       Em
I’d hoped you’d see my face and that you’d be reminded
C
That for me it isn’t over

[Chorus]
G                             D               Em               C
Never mind, I’ll find someone like you
G                             D               Em               C
I wish nothing but the best for you two
G               D               Em                             C
Don’t forget me, I beg, I’ll remember you said
G                             D                             Em                             C
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead, yeah

[Bridge]
D
Nothing compares, no worries or cares
Em
Regrets and mistakes, they are memories made
C                             Am                           G                             C
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?

[Chorus]
G               D               Em               C
Never mind, I’ll find someone like you
G               D               Em               C
I wish nothing but the best for you…
G               D                             Em                             C
Don’t forget me, I beg, I’ll remember you said
G                             D                             Em                             C
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead

[Chorus]
G               D               Em               C
Never mind, I’ll find someone like you
G                             D               Em               C
I wish nothing but the best for you two
G                             D               Em               C
Don’t forget me, I beg, I’ll remember you said
G               D                                         Em                             C
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead
G                             D                                           Em               C
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead

[Outro]
G

How to play Someone Like You: key, chords and progression

Someone Like You by Adele is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯). The song uses 6 chords: G, Bm, Em, C, D and Am.

The progression the song keeps returning to is D – Em – C – G (V – vi – IV – I in G major), a rotation of the “four-chord” pop progression (I–V–vi–IV). In solfa, that is soh – lah – fah – doh. Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Beginner-friendly: almost every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.

Chord diagrams

G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
Bm chord on guitar (x24432)
BmB D F♯
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E

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Someone Like You chords: questions

What key is Someone Like You in?

Someone Like You by Adele is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Someone Like You?

Someone Like You uses 6 chords: G, Bm, Em, C, D, Am.

What is the chord progression of Someone Like You?

The main progression is D – Em – C – G (V – vi – IV – I), a rotation of the “four-chord” pop progression (I–V–vi–IV).

Is Someone Like You easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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