How to Play Someone You Loved on Piano
Lewis Capaldi
Someone You Loved is a beginner piano piece by Lewis Capaldi that most students can learn in 1-2 weeks.
Practice tips
The verse uses a C-G-Am-F pattern with a gentle broken chord in the left hand — practice the left-hand pattern until it's automatic so you can focus on the melody.
The pre-chorus adds a rhythmic push with slightly faster chord changes — practice the transition from verse to pre-chorus as one continuous phrase.
In the final chorus, add octave doublings in the right hand and wider left-hand voicings to create the anthemic build without needing a band.
About this piece
A power ballad in C major with a four-chord foundation that builds from a quiet piano opening to a full band sound. The key of C major and simple chord progression make it one of the most accessible pop songs to learn.
Common mistake
Playing the entire song at the same intensity — start the verse barely touching the keys and save full volume for the last chorus only.
How long to learn
Not sure Someone You Loved matches your level? Take the free 2-minute piano level quiz — or settle it directly: upload the sheet music and play it back at half speed to see how it feels under your hands.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is Someone You Loved to play on piano?
Someone You Loved is rated Beginner. A power ballad in C major with a four-chord foundation that builds from a quiet piano opening to a full band sound.
How long does it take to learn Someone You Loved?
For a beginner, expect 1-2 weeks. An intermediate player can learn it in 3-5 days.
What is the BPM of Someone You Loved?
Someone You Loved is typically played at 110 BPM, in C major.
What key is Someone You Loved in?
Someone You Loved is in C major, typically performed at around 110 BPM.
What's the most common mistake when learning Someone You Loved?
Playing the entire song at the same intensity — start the verse barely touching the keys and save full volume for the last chorus only.
Where to find the sheet music
- Free scores on IMSLP (Petrucci Music Library)
- Community sheet music on MuseScore
- Wikipedia: Lewis Capaldi
Free public-domain editions of works like Beethoven, Chopin, and Debussy are on IMSLP. For contemporary works, MuseScore has community arrangements.
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