Now playing

Someone To Watch Over Me

Chords

4.66 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

For original tune transpose +2 (no capo needed)
[Verse 1]
EThere's a somebody I'm Adimlonging to Bsee
I C#mhope that Ashe tBurns out to bEe
SF#momeone who'll wAatch oBver mEe
B
[Verse 2]
EI'm a little lamb who's lAdimost in the Bwoods
C#mI know I cAould Balways be gG#mood
F#mTo one who will Awatch over Eme
B
[Verse 3]
Although I mAay not be the man some
Girls think of as hF#mandsome
It's my C#mheart she carries the key
[Chorus]
EWon't you tell her please to Adimput on some Bspeed
FC#mollow my lAead Boh how I nEeed
SF#momeone to Awatch Bover Eme
B
[Verse 4]
EThere's a saying old sC#mays love is blind
StEill we're often told "F#seek and ye shall find"
So IA'm gonna sBeek a cEertain one I've had in mind
[Verse 5]
LEooking everywhere, hC#maven't found her yet
SEhe's the big affair F#I can not forget
OAnly one I Bever think of with C#mregret
[Bridge]
G#mI'd like to C#madd my initial to G#mher monogram
TF#ell me wC#mhere's the G#mShepard for thEis lost lamb
[Chorus]
EWon't you E7/G#tell her to F#mput on some Adimspeed
FBollow my leAad oh hBow I nEeed
SF#momeonEe to Awatch over EmeB  
[Outro]
F#mSomeoEne to C#mwatch Aover Eme

All chords in this song (9)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Someone To Watch Over Me

by Sleeping at Last

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Adim

C#m

F#m

G#m

E7/G#

For original tune transpose +2 (no capo needed)

[Verse 1]

E Adim B

There's a somebody I'm longing to see

C#m A B E

I hope that she turns out to be

F#m A B E

Someone who'll watch over me

[Verse 2]

E Adim B

I'm a little lamb who's lost in the woods

C#m A B G#m

I know I could always be good

F#m A E

To one who will watch over me

[Verse 3]

Although I may not be the man some

F#m

Girls think of as handsome

C#m

It's my heart she carries the key

[Chorus]

E Adim B

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

C#m A B E

Follow my lead oh how I need

F#m A B E

Someone to watch over me

[Verse 4]

E C#m

There's a saying old says love is blind

E F#

Still we're often told "seek and ye shall find"

A B E

So I'm gonna seek a certain one I've had in mind

[Verse 5]

E C#m

Looking everywhere, haven't found her yet

E F#

She's the big affair I can not forget

A B C#m

Only one I ever think of with regret

[Bridge]

G#m C#m G#m

I'd like to add my initial to her monogram

F# C#m G#m E

Tell me where's the Shepard for this lost lamb

[Chorus]

E E7/G# F#m Adim

Won't you tell her to put on some speed

B A B E

Follow my lead oh how I need

F#m E A E B

Someone to watch over me

[Outro]

F#m E C#m A E

Someone to watch over me

About Someone To Watch Over Me Chords by Sleeping at Last

Learn how to play Someone To Watch Over Me by Sleeping at Last 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 “Sleeping at Last 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 E, Adim, B, C#m, A, F#m.

FAQ — Someone To Watch Over Me by Sleeping at Last

How do I play "Someone To Watch Over Me" by Sleeping at Last on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Someone To Watch Over Me" by Sleeping at Last on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Someone To Watch Over Me" by Sleeping at Last free?

Yes. The chords for "Someone To Watch Over Me" by Sleeping at Last are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Someone To Watch Over Me" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Someone To Watch Over Me" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Someone To Watch Over Me"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Someone To Watch Over Me" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

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

Many players learn "Someone To Watch Over Me" by Sleeping at Last with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Sleeping at Last below.

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

The chords for "Someone To Watch Over Me" show the original chord names (including E, Adim, B, C#m, A, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.