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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

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Someone Like You


"Someone Like You" is a poignant and soulful ballad performed by British singer-songwriter Adele, released in 2011 as part of her second studio album "21." Written by Adele and Dan Wilson, the song explores themes of heartbreak, longing, and acceptance following the end of a romantic relationship. Adele's emotive vocals, coupled with the song's minimalist piano accompaniment, create a raw and powerful listening experience that resonates deeply with listeners. "Someone Like You" became a massive commercial success, topping charts around the world and earning critical acclaim for its emotional depth and authenticity. The song's universal themes and Adele's powerhouse vocals have made it a timeless classic and a staple in breakup playlists everywhere.

Someone Like You - Adele

MI DO# si la
I heard that you’re
MI MI DO# si la
settled down
That you
MI MI DO# si la
found a girl and you’re
MI DO# si la
married now
MI DO# si la
I heard that your
That for me it isn’t over
FA# DO# la
dreams came true
si la DO# fa# la
Guess she gave you things
mi fa# si la si
I didn’t give to you
MI DO# FA# MI MI MI DO#
Old friend , why are you so shy?
la DO# fa# fa# la fa#
Ain’t like you to hold
fa# la si si la si
back or hide
from the light

DO# DO# DO# DO# si si la si si si la la
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
si la si la si
But I couldn’t stay away ,
si si la si la la
I couldn’t fight it
DO# DO# DO# DO# DO# si si la si la si la si DO# fa#
I had hoped you’d see my face
si si la si si DO#
And that you’d be reminded

RefrĂŁo:
la la la la sol# Never mind , I’ll find
sol# sol# la fa# fa# Someone like you
fa# sol# la mi mi la sol# I wish nothing but the best
la fa# la For you two
DO# DO# MI DO# Don’t forget me , I beg
DO# RE si DO# DO# I remember
DO# si la fa# You said
la la la la mi mi Sometimes it lasts in love ,
mi fa# mi fa# fa# fa# fa# la But sometimes it hurts instead
la la la la mi mi Sometimes It lasts in love ,
mi re do# do# si1 la1 do# But sometimes it hurts instead , yeah

MI DO# si la
You’d know how
MI MI DO# si la
the time flies
MI DO# si la RE RE RE RE RE DO# DO# la la
Only yesterday was the time of our lives
MI DO# si la
We were born
MI MI DO# DO# fa#
and raised in a
DO# si DO#
summer haze
si la RE DO# la
Bound by the surprise of our glory days

RefrĂŁo:
la la la la sol# Never mind , I’ll find
sol# sol# la fa# fa# Someone like you
fa# sol# la mi mi la sol# I wish nothing but the best
la fa# la For you two
DO# DO# MI DO# Don’t forget me , I beg
DO# RE si DO# DO# I remember
DO# si la fa# You said
la la la la mi mi Sometimes it lasts in love ,
mi fa# mi fa# fa# fa# fa# la But sometimes it hurts instead
la la la la mi mi Sometimes It lasts in love ,
mi re do# do# si1 la1 do# But sometimes it hurts instead , yeah

la si MI DO#
Nothing compares ,
la la si MI DO#
no worries or cares
DO# DO# DO# DO# DO#
Regrets and mistakes ,
DO# DO# DO# DO# DO#
they’re memories made
la si MI DO# la
Who would have known
DO# DO# si si
how bitter sweet
DO# si
This would taste?

RefrĂŁo:
la la la la sol# Never mind , I’ll find
sol# sol# la fa# fa# Someone like you
fa# sol# la mi mi la sol# I wish nothing but the best
la fa# la For you two
DO# DO# MI DO# Don’t forget me , I beg
DO# RE si DO# DO# I remember
DO# si la fa# You said
la la la la mi mi Sometimes it lasts in love ,
mi fa# mi fa# fa# fa# fa# la But sometimes it hurts instead
la la la la mi mi Sometimes It lasts in love ,
mi re do# do# si1 la1 do# But sometimes it hurts instead , yeah

la la la la sol# Never mind , I’ll find
sol# sol# la fa# fa# Someone like you
fa# sol# la mi mi la sol# I wish nothing but the best
la fa# la For you two
DO# DO# MI DO# Don’t forget me , I beg
DO# RE si DO# DO# I remember
DO# si la fa# You said
la la la la mi mi Sometimes it lasts in love ,
mi fa# mi fa# fa# fa# fa# la But sometimes it hurts instead
la la la la mi mi Sometimes It lasts in love ,
mi re do# do# si1 la1 do# But sometimes it hurts instead , yeah

To play "Someone Like You" by Adele on wind instruments, focus on capturing the heartfelt and emotive essence of the song. The original key is in A major, which may require some adjustment depending on your instrument's range. Pay close attention to the smooth and flowing melody, aiming for a warm and expressive tone throughout. Practice precise articulation to convey the gentle phrasing and subtle nuances of the music. Be mindful of the dynamic contrasts, adding depth and emotion to your performance. Work on controlled breathing and smooth legato lines to maintain a seamless and melodic musical line, especially during the more introspective passages. Experiment with vibrato and dynamic variations to infuse emotion into your playing. Overall, "Someone Like You" presents a moderate level of difficulty for wind instruments, requiring sensitivity, control, and a heartfelt interpretation to effectively capture its emotional resonance and poignant beauty.