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Gotta, gotta keep it
Got-got-got
Gotta, gotta keep it closer (it feels so right)
Got-got (oh), gotta, gotta keep it closer (it feels so right) oh
[Bm]For you, I'd write a symphony
[F#m]I'd tell the violin, it's time to sink or swim
Watch 'em play for you
[F#m]For you, I'd be (whoa oh), running a thousand miles
[Bm]Just to get to where you are, step to the beat of my heart
[F#m]I don't need a whole lot, but for you, I admit I
[C#m]I'd rather give you the world or we can share mine
[Bm]I know I won't be the [F#m]first one giving you all this attention
[C#m]Baby, listen
[Bm]I just need somebody to love
[Bm]I, I don't need too much, just somebody to love
[Bm]Somebody to love, I [F#m]don't need nothing else
[Bm]I promise, girl, I swear, [F#m]I just need somebody to love
[C#m]I need somebody, I, I need somebody
[C#m]I need somebody, I, I need somebody (I gotta keep it closer)
[Bm]Every day I [F#m]bring the sun around
[C#m]I sweep away the clouds, smile for me, smile for me
[B#m]I would take every second, every single time
[Bm]Spend it like my last dime, step to the beat of my heart
[F#m]I don't need a whole lot, but for you, I admit I
[C#m]I'd rather give you the world or you can share mine
[Bm]I know I won't be the [F#m]first one giving you all this attention
[C#m]Baby, listen
[Bm]I just need somebody to [F#m]love (oh no no no no)
[Bm]I don't need too much, just somebody to love
[Bm]Somebody to love, I [F#m]don't need nothing else
[Bm]I promise, girl, I swear, [F#m]I just need somebody to love
[C#m]I need somebody, I, I need somebody
[C#m]I need somebody, I, I need somebody (somebody to love)
[C#m]I need somebody, I, I need somebody
[C#m]I need somebody, I, I need somebody
[Bm]I just need somebody to love
[Bm]And you can have it all, anything you want
[C#m]I can bring, give you the finer things, yeah
[Bm]But what I really want, I can't find 'cause money can't find me
[Bm]Somebody to love, oh, [F#m]oh (gotta-gotta keep it)
[C#m]Find me somebody to love, oh (gotta keep it closer, gotta keep it closer) (it feels so right)
[Bm]I need somebody to love
[C#m]I, I don't need too much, just somebody to love (somebody to love)
[C#m]I don't need nothing else
[Bm]I promise, girl, I swear, [F#m]I just need somebody to love
[C#m]I need somebody, I, I need somebody (somebody to love)
[C#m]I need somebody, I, I need somebody
[C#m]I need somebody, I, I need somebody
[Bm]I need somebody to love
[C#m]I need somebody, I need somebody
[Bm]I need somebody
[Bm]I need somebody
[C#m]I need somebody, I, I need somebody
[C#m]Is she out there? Is she out there?
[Bm]Is she out there? I [F#m]just need somebody to love
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Somebody To Love by Justin Bieber is played in the key of Bm with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Bm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti F#m (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Somebody To Love by Justin Bieber: sounding in Bm (Capo Fret 4, shape Gm) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in Bm (Capo on Fret 4 (played in Gm shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm, F#m, C#m) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Bm to F#m requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – v – C#m – B#m
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
BmF#mC#mB#m
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyBMAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 4sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyGMOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into Gm, maintaining Bm sound without complex barre chords.
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pianoChord Family BM
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of BM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
KEY: BM•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: i – v – C#m – B#m•DIFF: 3/5•CAPO: 4
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Somebody To Love
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Somebody To Love (Justin Bieber)?
To play the Easy Chords for Somebody To Love, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Somebody To Love?
The original recording key for Somebody To Love by Justin Bieber is BM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.
