Somebody Like You by Keith Urban
Key: E · 112 BPM · 3/4
Somebody Like You by Keith Urban is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: E-A-E-B. At 112 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in E major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | E | E-A-B |
| Capo 2 | D | D-G-A |
| Capo 4 | C | C-F-G |
| Capo 7 | A | A-D-E |
Chord chart
- 0:03 E
- 0:30 A
- 0:33 E
- 0:38 B
- 0:40 A
- 0:42 E
- 0:55 A
- 0:59 E
- 1:04 B
- 1:06 A
- 1:08 E
- 1:12 A
- 1:17 E
- 1:21 A
- 1:25 C#m
- 1:28 F#m
- 1:32 E
- 1:41 A
- 1:45 E
- 1:49 B
- 1:51 A
- 1:54 E
- 2:06 A
- 2:11 E
- 2:15 B
- 2:17 A
- 2:20 E
- 2:24 A
- 2:28 E
- 2:32 A
- 2:37 C#m
- 2:39 F#m7
- 2:44 E
- 2:52 A
- 2:56 E
- 3:01 B
- 3:03 A
- 3:05 E
- 3:09 B
- 3:11 A
- 3:13 E
- 3:18 B
- 3:20 A
- 3:23 E
Frequently asked questions
What key is Somebody Like You in?
Somebody Like You is in E major.
What chords does Somebody Like You use?
The core of Somebody Like You cycles through E, A, B (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Somebody Like You?
Somebody Like You runs at 112 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Somebody Like You use?
Somebody Like You follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Somebody Like You?
No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.