Somewhere Only We Know by Keane is a timeless piano-rock ballad in C major. The song introduces bass-note voicings like C/B and C/E that add richness to the chord progression. While it began as a piano song, it works beautifully on guitar too. No capo needed.
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Guitar & Piano Playing Tips
The C/B (C chord with B in the bass) creates a descending bass line C–B–Am–G that is classically beautiful. On guitar, practice this bass-note move — finger a C chord and place your thumb on the low B string. On piano, this song was written on piano first — play the left hand in octaves walking down C–B–Am while the right hand holds the C chord for a rich, emotional effect.
Whether you're practicing on guitar or piano, our online guitar classes and piano lessons at JBX Music cover these exact chord shapes and progressions for all skill levels.
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