How To Play 'Somewhere Only We Know' with Tim (Piano Tutorial)

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01:33 Introduction • How To Play 'Somewhere...
03:15 Verse 1 • How To Play 'Somewhere...
03:39 Pre-chorus 1 • How To Play 'Somewhere...
04:22 Verse 2 • How To Play 'Somewhere...
04:33 Pre-chorus 2 • How To Play 'Somewhere...
05:51 Chorus 1 • How To Play 'Somewhere...
08:06 Drop section • How To Play 'Somewhere...
09:10 Pre-chorus 3 • How To Play 'Somewhere...
10:01 Chorus 2 • How To Play 'Somewhere...
10:09 Drop outro • How To Play 'Somewhere...
11:25 Recap • How To Play 'Somewhere...
12:24 Complete run-through • How To Play 'Somewhere...
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[@joeburreaux7953]

There's something very special when the artist themselves teach us how to play one of their songs.

[@MonsieurLynx]

That is Love

[@JamesJon1187]

Yeah Keane's member seem very grounded and good natured. They're awesome!

[@pianoman42421]

Amazing!

[@jgpix1]

I thought so myself

[@gcampa]

Yes, they usually charge some fee for the score 😆 well, maybe not the artist but the publisher does.

[@patriciomunoz5924]

The only good thing that Covid left us is Tim teaching us how to play this beautiful song 💛

[@dybott1]

Funny story: I was searching for someone to teach me this song. I saw a few versions but nobody played it without lyrics. I came across this version and forwarded the beginning and said “oh cool, this guy really knows how to play it and he is showing us just like the band LOL (to boot, he is exceptionally good looking and has a great accent). So naturally I went to subscribe in case he has other songs he is teaching and realized I am already a subscriber. So I looked at his name and said “wow” how did he get to use Keane as his name... I went back to the beginning and listened to him talk and realized who he was. Shocker...he is giving out his recipe??? I am so thankful for your generosity. You just doubled down on why you all are some of the best artists in the world today. Over here in the States they don’t give you the recognition you deserve. Love you guys and I feel blessed to be alive in your era. Thanks again Tim.

[@miguibaylon9791]

r/youdontknowwhoiam

[@TheRealMissLorena]

The piano chords in this song is so perfect tbh

[@robbiemichaels2347]

One of the greatest songs ever written in my books. This is brilliant Tim for you to share this in these desperate times. Wonderful. Thank you so much

[@williamdonnelly6606]

Great stuff,Tim!🎼🎹👌

[@paulhinkley198]

I love Tim's style of piano. So melodic and non classical. He makes piano stylish.

[@laurasappington4879]

This is the song that made me fall in love with playing the piano again. Thank you.

[@IAmattadams]

That chord progression is kind of "emotional" without the lyrics. Anyone else get the same feeling?

[@flopcherry8592]

I was thinking the same thing. Very emotional ❤️ like a movie soundtrack or smt like that

[@moslater3172]

Oh yeah

[@phlobotonum3170]

I could cry just listening to it

[@callmerosmi]

Best thing that could ever happen on this quarantine 🥺💛

[@JulyValencia05]

Mi Tim 😍😍 lo considero el Mozart de estos tiempos 💙💙💙

[@jacobkelly2802]

Don't even have a piano. Best believe I still watched the whole thing.

[@fannyschneider77]

same XD

[@giniprd724]

We're here just to appreciate his talent hahah

[@gladysl77]

Same 😂

[@anatolem.957]

Me either😂

[@wajeehakhi]

I came to say the same thing haha! I can listen to him speak for days!!

[@ejb_92]

Thank you Tim! Everybody's Changing would be a good one next 😁

[@alexe.6914]

Yeeeeeeesss 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@agustinjauregui]

I'd love him to explain how they created that amazing build up on the bridge of that song!

[@andresfrankalexis9255]

Disconnected :p

[@re9o]

Try Again ❤️

[@EduardoMoreno-wk6eu]

X10^1000

[@bernii.8310]

Tod@s: profe me perdí !!! Tim: Donde ? Tod@s: en su mirada 🙈🙊

[@absinthe02]

I don't even have a piano or have any idea of how to play, yet I watched the whole thing. It was so soothing. What about Silenced by the Night for the next one?

[@naceiba]

Yeeeees!!! Please

[@merqunofficial]

My favorite song ❤️👍🏻

[@philomenamateu9743]

Yess!

[@ScrufftheSinger]

After watching this i can say i've been playing it about 70% right over the last 10 years or so. Tim is such a gifted and humble song-writer

[@purplenymphe2572]

Don't understand a word of what he's saying but I'm just so excited to see Tim. He is such a treat, I could stare at him all day. 💕💋💞🥰🎀

[@PAQUIRA_TV]

Same here 😁

[@Zhongxinaofficial]

That's creepy asf, lucky you're a girl. If only a guy said that, people would lose their shit

[@gcampa]

Hahaha, who are you? Mable Pines? 😁

[@teresamichelangeli5620]

This is one of the most beautiful and emotive chord progressions in all of music. We’re privileged to have the composer talk us through it. Thanks Tim.

[@j.j.dewitt240]

Great to see that Tim is doing well - this was a brilliant idea and I hope this video is the first of many. I would be completely invested on a series of Tim teaching us how to play literally every Keane song (assuming he still remembers the likes of Untitled 2 for example!)

[@MotionInTheIronSea]

Agree!

[@SemperFidelisRZ]

+100000

[@paulinagarciaguerrero136]

I still remember when I was 16 and I asked to my music Teacher to taught me a song with a music sheet that I found on the Internet that it didn't sound the same. 17 years later, Tim sent me the gift.🥰

[@PAQUIRA_TV]

Let's karaoke 12:24 😀 I walked across an empty land I knew the pathway like the back of my hand I felt the earth beneath my feet Sat by the river, and it made me complete Oh, simple thing, where have you gone? I'm getting old, and I need something to rely on So tell me when you're gonna let me in I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin I came across a fallen tree I felt the branches of it looking at me Is this the place we used to love? Is this the place that I've been dreaming of? Oh, simple thing, where have you gone? I'm getting old, and I need something to rely on So tell me when you're gonna let me in I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin And if you have a minute, why don't we go Talk about it somewhere only we know? This could be the end of everything So why don't we go Somewhere only we know? Oh, simple thing, where have you gone? I'm getting old, and I need something to rely on So tell me when you're gonna let me in I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin And if you have a minute, why don't we go Talk about it somewhere only we know? This could be the end of everything So why don't we go? So why don't we go? This could be the end of everything So why don't we go Somewhere only we know Somewhere only we know Somewhere only we know? Songwriters: Richard David Hughes / Timothy James Rice-Oxley / Tom Chaplin

[@88mph85]

awesome! 😁

[@MozaSpace]

Thank!

[@DaftZaYPunk]

Jaja si la canté😂😂

[@andersonluis9533]

Beautiful Song a treasure my mom always listen This Song My mom passed away 12 years Ago I miss you my mom Sorry

[@christianfernandez4123]

I did it 🤩

[@krisskross8524]

Wha..why would anyone dislike this?? This is the real deal! That's THE artist teaching us how to play their song, how many artists actually do that? Big respect for you Tim! You are amazing! ❤

[@saraasplund4554]

I love it! Beautiful! I was to Keanes wonderful consert in Malmö this evening and now I just don't want to say goodbye just yet so I have to stay up and watch these things. Thank you for a wonderful time tonight❤

[@empyo2008]

Thank you, Tim! I learned this masterpiece within months (slow learner hehe). So, I stamped the breakdown for me to learn it: 01:52 Intro 03:24 Verse 1 03:57 Pre-Chorus 1 04:22 Verse 2 (same as 1:52 introduction) 05:19 Pre-Chorus 2 07:04 Chorus 1 08:48 Drop Section 09:21 Pre-Chorus 2 Chorus 2 (same as Chorus 1) 10:24 Drop Outro 12:24 Tim's Full Demo 12:46 Verse 1 13:09 Pre-Chorus 1 13:32 Verse 2 13:54 Pre-Chorus 2 14:17 Chorus 14:40 Drop Section 14:51 Pre-Chorus 3 15:14 Chorus 2 15:37 Reprise Chorus 15:59 Drop Outro 16:12 Drop Outro Last Chord

[@chicken5130]

Thank you I was loving the tutorial but feeling a bit lost when trying to go back to certain parts

[@empyo2008]

@@chicken5130 which part? Maybe I can help you to guide with the time stamp that you need to go back

[@chicken5130]

@@empyo2008 oh not a specific one I just like skipping to whichever part I'm working on time stamps are in description too it seems but thanks!

[@empyo2008]

@@chicken5130 yeap the description has the time stamps also but that one just need to wait for Tim's explanation hehe - btw, good luck!

[@chicken5130]

@@empyo2008 thanks I'm pretty much done now

[@NickMcC]

This was awesome Tim. I grew up tearing your songs apart to learn them and play them from memory - ended up majoring in music in college in part because of you guys. It’s very cathartic to have the man himself teach me the song that started it for me!

[@TacticsTechniquesandProcedures]

"Those who mock simplicity will always be conquered by it." Thank you for this tutorial.

[@vishaalsinghchauhan6440]

I actually think you are one of the most technical piano players . The subtle not and chord changes in every song are so subtle but recognisable . Great video

[@alphalyrae2410]

Thank you for being my hero. Thank you for this tutorial. #Respect to you Tim.

[@fuerzamogolica]

Me voy comprando el piano ❤️🇦🇷

[@alanriossanhueza5207]

Jajajajaj estaba pensando lo mismo 🇨🇱

[@cinchsmith]

jajaja ojalá que lo aprendas

[@gcampa]

Esperá un par de meses que van a estar regalados... 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@mapuangames5847]

@@gcampa por que lo dices?

[@rodrigolopez1196]

¿Si lo compraste?

[@SigurClaros]

Thank U Tim! please teach us "This is the last time" 🙏

[@ThouilleYoupi]

Tim, I think you can't imagine how much happiness it brings to see you explaining how to play a song I'm listening, singing and playing for years now, a song that only reflects a tiny part of all what Keane means for me and so much at the same time, your song. Just thank you, that's so pure and sweet. ♥

[@Mikas_Emil]

Hi Tim. My daughter (and I) are huge fans and she is learning every single little move on the piano thanks to your video! We are looking so much forward to seeing you in Hamburg 8th of August! Thanks for the beautiful music.

[@qwestgirl]

Am I the only one who sang the song as he played?? What a great tune and lesson!

[@Zoologic21]

I am beyond thrilled to learn about this song and band and to have an intimate, dedicated video that explains the thought process behind and way to play such a lovely song. I think I was perhaps sold a million times over when Tim said that Brian Wilson was inspiration, and the mention of Pet Sounds just made me feel so elated. I can say that I’ve decided to pursue music and make that what I want to do in life after having listened to that album. It’s really fantastic, and to hear such a direct honoring of that album and the man behind it is just phenomenal. At the very beginning I was thinking just ever so slightly the intro chord, the way that it’s played with the high A voicing, it made me think a bit of the intro to God Only Knows. The bit where Tim mentions voicing a chord with a bass note other than the root was good to hear too, and I would agree that there is definitely lots of uplifting movement in this song! Thank you for posting this video. Beyond the connections I identified with, it’s just extremely cool to see firsthand how the masters of their crafts lay out what they did and where they had their minds going when creating art.

[@dwalsh2112]

So great Tim. Thank you. Stay safe and well.

[@mccas]

That's increíble. So few musicians do This stuff, and is very important for people like me, who are learning music... You re so nice with us. Thank You very much

[@brendavega337]

Tim, you say you are taking suggestions, can the next song be Nothing in my way or A bad dream? The piano of both of those songs kill me in a good way

[@cakemartyr5794]

I second that. A Bad Dream would be great.

[@stevenARTify]

A bad dream. Yessss

[@fannyflowers2379]

Awww Tim thank you for the lesson 💖 Stay healthy 💖

[@fzq124]

WOAH !!! searching for the tutorial …DID NOT expect the tutorial from the OG pianist to show up 😮 Thanks Tim 🫡

[@NguvuMX]

2:19 Tim: Pretty simple -Me: :C ... Watch again 0.25x speed by the way ... I love how he seems nervous and so shy talking to the camera, and that smile, and his eyes, and his shaved beard... and playing the piano...

[@fabriciopachilla8291]

Excelente video Tim, un hermoso regalo para los que practicamos piano y a los que disfrutamos tu música alrededor del mundo 👏. Saludos desde Argentina 🙌

[@sabinazanardi1023]

Your sound on the piano has always been the mark of you..thank you Tim

[@MotionInTheIronSea]

I think i speak for everyone when i say you should do all of hopes & fears 😁🤣

[@agustinamarino7023]

😅☺️

[@notvam]

great thing about quarantine is this video

[@marialourdesbecchero1744]

Thank You so much! I don't think You realize what this means to us. I almost cry while watching this. Love from Argentina!

[@2811fer]

adhiero totalmente

[@DonnabellaValentino]

Thank you Tim! So kind of you to share how to play your beautiful song with us. "Oh simple thing!" indeed. See you soon in New York City (and please play Your Eyes Open for Sara when you come! 😉)

[@percyquintana7787]

Tim is really a Master of the piano and that's why Chris Martin wanted him to join Coldplay at the beggining

[@thecaroz]

I wish I'd had this video 12 years ago, when I played this song for my music class. Now finally I be able to play it the right way. Thank you Tim, you are the best! ❤️ Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱

[@monichimusic]

wenaaaa

[@marcoarriagadadiaz9183]

Wena Hermanos

[@gcampa]

Qué garrón cuando no encontrás la partitura real de la canción que te gusta... Este video es genial

[@markanderson8072]

I was playing the bass to this and stumbled across this piano tutorial…..what a modest guy Tim is.Brilliant.

[@snubbyj]

So cool 😄 Thanks for this!

[@marlenemartinez8802]

It would be great to have a lesson on "Myth" or "Black burning heart" (acoustic version). That'd be a dream come true.

[@ianbartle456]

Very, very generous and public-spirited of you do this, Tim. This may not be complex like Franz Liszt or even some of the great jazz gospel pianists' harmonies but that doesn't prevent it from being utterly brilliant. Great lyrics and melodies need great accompaniments to become truly great tracks. YOU have absolutely made one here. Watching you perform on several of the Keane I have had the good fortune to discover in the last few weeks, I had no idea you'd turn out to be such a wonderfully warm person and teacher. What a great combination you and Tom are, as well as the other guys who provide such support. Seems to me you've cracked the chemistry, that magical blend and balance those Liverpool lads had. Respect and nurture it, it's very precious.

[@davclars7450]

A great gift because of your own advices. This title means a lot for me, musics are the book of our lives, and this title represents a special part of my life. I "lost" persons for different reasons. Black burning heart has the same effect too. These two titles remind me of especially my Aunt Monique.

[@laura0104]

This is fascinating, it makes my dream of snooping over Tim's shoulder come true 😁. Thank you for doing it! I can't help it, I need to request Perfect Symmetry.

[@carolapinkertgreatawakenin5653]

His eyes are amazing Like an Angel 🙏🤗❣️

[@carofob4e]

What about his hands 💞?

[@kattivale9508]

LOVE this precious song! Absolutely amazing, Tim... BRAVO 👏👏🎹🎶💜

[@AgosArg]

I love you Tim ❤ always very comforting to come back to this video as it was indeed a rough time for everyone and having your videos really helped to make everything a bit better ❤️

[@gypsyrain369]

1'st of all , i can't even put into words how i feel about this song ! the first time i heard it i was out with my family for a drive and it came on the radio , i Jumped to turn it up after just maybe 5 notes if that , Everything in me Knew i Loved it Right away !

[@ricardoalvarez4065]

Muy dear Tim, it's so nice to see you again. Love all the songs you've created. We know you've had some rough times, but nice to see you well. We'll be waiting for more piano videos and the stories you'd like to share with us your fans. Good bless you!!!

[@thomasgagnon7297]

Strange times indeed ... but hope you guys are doing good! And also everyone reading this! Thanks for this lesson and all your beautiful music! Stay safe everyone.

[@GaryBook]

The greatest lesson with detailed explanations for a beautiful song that I have not stopped loving since I first heard it.

[@sylvieasics6570]

One of my all-time favourite songs! So beautiful. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 Thank you so much for this! Love this band!

[@saraflowertotmumtudor1800]

Nice to see you have matured Tim into a fine man. Love the song as i do all of them. Brilliant.

[@joseduenas4946]

Thank you so much Tim! This is a great idea and I bet I'm not the only one that feels a little closer to the band with all these quarantine videos you've been doing.

[@Brown86Eyes]

Please consider making more of these Tim! Started playing piano because of you guys and your sound. I hope you will teach us more!

[@shaneh5632]

Love this melody Tim.. beautiful piece of music.. thanks for taking the time to show us this.

[@re9o]

The best teacher we could have ❤️

[@mauricioalbertoguevaracara171]

I can not believe, I am learning this song from you. I tried to learned when KZbin beggan and barely I could find a tutorial. I am a big fan from México. Thank you very much, it means so much to me.

[@alexttito9254]

One of my favorite songs, they are the reason i'm learning to play the piano, thanks for the tutorial. i love it.

[@OmgMati]

Qué mejor que aprenderla desde su autor. Thank you Tim, we'd be very grateful if you do more tutorials, specially for Everybody's Changing. Lots of love from Chile 🇨🇱 it was a pleasure to see you guys live in the capital Santiago.

[@sukhybahra5504]

Love this. Tim is differently level. Absolute Genius!! Leaving this here so when someone comments I will come back and watch this again! 😀

[@goldengirl424]

Omg! So glad to have come across your page and this tutorial while I'm doing my search. It is indeed so very special to have the artist teach us this beautiful piece :)

[@Mario-xr3jo]

Wow! This is simply fantastic! You're a great teacher as well, Tim! That's one of the best things to happen in these strange times!

[@daniellevy2272]

I can't believe this is the actual artist teachung us this perfect song. Thank you for doing this!

[@DearlyPuppet]

You are an inspiration for me... Thank you so much for show us how it is this magical song. I almost cried in the end of the video because of the emotion that i felt thanx to you.

[@ANDWINOTO]

Finally, I can have pieces now, thank you 👍👍

[@rose_____]

Thank you ever so much again for making your wonderful tutorials, Tim 🙏❤🙏 Happy 2nd Anniversary to this SOWK stunner! Eternally grateful you've given me, all of us, the endless joy of playing this incredible song 🙏✨❤

[@bramtheblackpoolfan6922]

Exceptionally talented Tim, Bravo!! Hearing you play the piano, and listening to Tom in Blackpool around 2002 (Supporting Travis) I was hooked. Still the very best support act I’ve ever seen in my life, and naturally now you are my favourite band. Stay safe, and Thankyou so much for being so amazing xx

[@rebeccanordbye4896]

thank you so much! I have been taking lessons the last 2 years and still working hard at it. love this song and the group!

[@AndreaDeAlonso]

Thank you so much Tim!!! I loved this! Hope there’s more to come 🙌🏻💕

[@ache2243]

This is just amazing, I was watching random videos on KZbin and then this awesome video appeared in suggestions. This is the first song I chose to learn in piano, and watching Tim actually making a tutorial made me waaaay excited. The super-talented pianist of my favorite band making a tutorial of how to play this song is like a good dream. I opened the video and ran to my piano without thinking for a second. Thanks Tim!, thanks Keane! The best thing of the quarantine without doubt. Keane is the best band, and you keep surprising me on every step. Love you guys ♥️

[@hannaboba7965]

THAT WAS SO GOOD. OMG. I HAD GOOSEBUMPS AND I HAD TEARS! This song is honestly a work of art and I love it just as much now as when I first heard it the first time! I will learn this. ALL THE EMOTIONS!! 😭☺️😌

[@passionplanet4471]

Thank you for showing us this Tim , I play and I have to admit it's a very difficult song to learn properly, it's very well constructed and as you say it's the fine details that just bring the rendition to life, it's a song I've always wanted to learn, and I am so pleased you took the time to make the vid😊

[@deborahmcnairn1354]

I listened to this song everyday on my daily walks during the quarantine. It seemed to describe everything about what was happening all in one beautiful song. Those chords are so pretty. Thank you

[@WoodyPianoShack]

one of my favorite riffs taught by the man himself, love those voicings, really appreciate the lesson, thanks!

[@GiovanniSestili]

I've really enjoyed your video, Tim! A song I really love, and a very lovely, unique, and thorough tutorial from you. Thank you a ton!

[@bootsybourne]

Tim, this is my all time favourite Keane song, it's what made me fall in love with Keane's music. The piano in it makes it hauntingly beautiful, thank you for sharing ❤

[@rafaelacarla]

OMG!!!!!!! What a wonderful video! The Eb6 at the end of the song is goosebumping!!! My favourite note! It will take me months to learn it, but'll try it. Thank you! ♥️

[@WavPlayCreativ]

This is such a wonderful gift you share! Love love love the song and piano chords 😭

[@guitothomas]

I got it! Thank you very much Tim for your kindness of sharing your wisdom with us. Cheers from Iceland!!

[@Yes_Piano]

I can hear this song and "Hopes and Fears" (bought the CD on 2006) every day and I never get tired of it, thank you and keep making great music...💕💖❤

[@ASUT1964]

You are so caring - thank you so much for taking the time out to do this for others

[@lau0285]

Gracias Tim!!!! You saved my quarantine, this video is a great motivation to star to practice keyboard again!!! Greetings from Paraguay 🇵🇾

[@VanessaSantos-lh2qs]

Thank you so much for teaching us this beautiful song. It is my favorite.

[@alexanderpavlovic9427]

Ein wirklich sympathischer und bescheidener junger Mann. Ich bin Musiklehrer, meine SuS wollten den song singen und ich denke, meine SuS haben Geschmack bewiesen.

[@stephengoodman33]

Thank you so much for sharing this! Decided to look up a tutorial yesterday for your beautiful song- wasn't expecting to find you doing the teaching!

[@Pam777mermaid]

Bend and break :D haha but you have to teach us how to move and almost hit ouserlves with the piano too haha ⚡ wanna loose it out when I play, like you do hahaha

[@majormoody]

That is amazing. Its an incredible song - thank you for sharing how to play it!!!

[@rebeccanordbye4896]

I have been playing piano 2 years and first time for me and I am 54. I will keep working on this. thanks Keane!

[@mbishop5669]

Tim, I hope you’re doing well. I play your music daily to my 4 year old daughter, Lily. She says she wants to grow up and be a “Keane song singer” one day. Thank you for your beautiful music.

[@versek1844]

Hello Tim, I had the honor to come into you and have a small talk, Thank you cause you were so kind when I run into you inside of the Hall´s Four Seasons Hotel in México City.. My daughter is Lilac and she is watching the tutorial with me right now 👧🏻 🙋🏻‍♂️