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Someone To Watch Over Me

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[Verse 1]
AThere is sA7omebody I’m lDonging to Ddimsee
AI hope that Adimshe
E7Turns out to Edimbe
BmSomeAone wBmho’ll wDmatch ovE7er mAeF#7  B7  E7  
[Verse 2]
AI’m a liA7ttle lamb who’s loDst in the Ddimwood
AI know I cAdimould
E7Always be gEdimood
BmTo onAe wBmho’ll wDmatch oE7ver mAeD  A  A7  
[Chorus]
Although she mDay not be the girl some men tD7hink of as preAtty
To G#7my heart, she caC#rries the F#7keyB7  E7  
[Verse 3]
AWon’t you teA7ll her please to Dput on some sDdimpeed
AFollow my lAdimead
E7Oh how I Edimneed
BmSomeAone Bmto waDmtch oE7ver AmeD  A  
[Instrumental]
A  A7  D  Ddim A  Adim  E7  Edim  Bm  A  Bm  Dm   E7  A  F#7 B7 E7
A  A7  D  Ddim A  Adim  E7  Edim  Bm  A  Bm  Dm   E7  A  D  A  A7
[Chorus]
Although she mDay not be the girl some men tD7hink of as preAtty
To G#7my heart, she caC#rries the F#7keyB7  E7  
[Verse 4]
AWon’t you teA7ll her please to Dput on some sDdimpeed
AFollow my lAdimead
E7Oh how I Edimneed
BmSomeAone Bmto waDmtch oE7ver AmeD  A  
BmSomeAone Bmto waDmtch oE7ver A6me A6sus  A6  

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The story behind the song

This song, originally written for the 1926 musical Oh, Kay!, began as a "fast and jazzy" up-tempo tune, though it later transformed into the slow ballad form that became standard. The lyrics express a deep yearning for a protective presence, someone to guide and care for the singer. On Broadway, the song was famously performed with a rag doll prop, enhancing the character's vulnerability and highlighting the poignant desire for a guardian. When playing this song, channel that heartfelt longing for a watchful, loving presence.

AI-written from these sources:Someone to Watch Over Me (song) — Wikipedia ↗Willie Nelson — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Someone To Watch Over Me

by Willie Nelson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Ddim

Adim

Edim

F#7

G#7

A6sus

[Verse 1]

A A7 D Ddim

There is somebody I’m longing to see

A Adim

I hope that she

E7 Edim

Turns out to be

Bm A Bm Dm E7 A F#7 B7 E7

Someone who’ll watch over me

[Verse 2]

A A7 D Ddim

I’m a little lamb who’s lost in the wood

A Adim

I know I could

E7 Edim

Always be good

Bm A Bm Dm E7 A D A A7

To one who’ll watch over me

[Chorus]

D D7 A

Although she may not be the girl some men think of as pretty

G#7 C# F#7 B7 E7

To my heart, she carries the key

[Verse 3]

A A7 D Ddim

Won’t you tell her please to put on some speed

A Adim

Follow my lead

E7 Edim

Oh how I need

Bm A Bm Dm E7 A D A

Someone to watch over me

[Instrumental]

A A7 D Ddim A Adim E7 Edim Bm A Bm Dm E7 A F#7 B7 E7

A A7 D Ddim A Adim E7 Edim Bm A Bm Dm E7 A D A A7

[Chorus]

D D7 A

Although she may not be the girl some men think of as pretty

G#7 C# F#7 B7 E7

To my heart, she carries the key

[Verse 4]

A A7 D Ddim

Won’t you tell her please to put on some speed

A Adim

Follow my lead

E7 Edim

Oh how I need

Bm A Bm Dm E7 A D A

Someone to watch over me

Bm A Bm Dm E7 A6 A6sus A6

Someone to watch over me

About Someone To Watch Over Me Chords by Willie Nelson

Learn how to play Someone To Watch Over Me by Willie Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Someone To Watch Over Me chords”, “Someone To Watch Over Me guitar chords”, or “Willie Nelson Someone To Watch Over Me chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Someone To Watch Over Me chords and for experienced players who want accurate Someone To Watch Over Me lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, A7, D, Ddim, Adim, E7.

FAQ — Someone To Watch Over Me by Willie Nelson

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Is "Someone To Watch Over Me" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Someone To Watch Over Me" in?

The chords for "Someone To Watch Over Me" show the original chord names (including A, A7, D, Ddim, Adim, E7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.