U2 - Song For Someone: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Song For Someone" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Learn Song For Someone Guitar Chords and Lyrics by U2

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Song For Someone" smoothly on your guitar.

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E
You've got a face not spoiled by beauty
F#                       G#m
I have some scars from where I've been
E
You've got eyes that can see right through me
F#                       G#m
You're not afraid of anything they've seen

       E
I was told that I would feel
    F#       G#m
Nothing the first time
          E
I don't know how these cuts heal
        F#                G#m
But in you, I've found a right

Chorus:
               E
If there is a light
                B
You can always see
                F#
And there is a world
              G#m
We can always be
               E
If there is a dark
               B
Within and without
                F#
And there is a light
                G#m
Don't let it go out

               E  B
And this is a song
   F#       G#m
A song for someone
           E  B
This is a song
   F#       G#m
A song for someone

You let me in to a conversation
A conversation only we could make
You're breaking into my imagination
Whatever's in there it's yours to take

I was told I would feel
Nothing the first time
You were slow to heal
But this could be the night

Chorus

And this is a song
A song for someone
This is a song
This is song for someone

           E B
And I'm a long way
      F#              G#m
From your hill on Calvary
           E    B
And I'm a long way
              F#                  G#m
From where I was, where I need to be
               E                    B
If there is a light you can always see
                F#                 G#m
And there is a world we can always be
               E                       B
If there is a kiss I stole from your mouth
                F#                    G#m
And there is a light, don't let it go out


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Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "Song For Someone" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Song For Someone" by U2.

U2 - Song For Someone: Guitar Chords

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