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Use Somebody Chords

Kings of Leon Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Em · Am · F

Use Somebody Chords – Guitar

An anthemic stadium rocker with a simple four-chord progression.

Arena Rock (4/4 Time)

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Tip: The guitar plays arpeggiated chords in the verse. Switch to powerful strumming for the chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Em Am F

I’ve been roaming around, always looking down at all I see

C Em Am F

Painted faces fill the places I can’t reach

Pre-Chorus

Am C

You know that I could use somebody

Am C

You know that I could use somebody

Chorus

C Em Am F

Someone like you, and all you know, and how you speak

C Em Am F

Countless lovers under cover of the street

Verse 2

C Em Am F

Off in the night while you live it up I’m off to sleep

C Em Am F

Waging wars to shake the poet and the beat

Bridge

Am F C

Someone like you, somebody

Am F C

Someone like you, somebody

Am F C Am F

I’ve been roaming around, always looking down at all I see

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Use Somebody"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Em, Am and F.

Is "Use Somebody" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Use Somebody" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Use Somebody"?

It was written by Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill, and released in 2008.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Em · Am · F

Use Somebody Chords – Ukulele

An anthemic stadium rocker with a simple four-chord progression.

Arena Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: The guitar plays arpeggiated chords in the verse. Switch to powerful strumming for the chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Em Am F

I’ve been roaming around, always looking down at all I see

C Em Am F

Painted faces fill the places I can’t reach

Pre-Chorus

Am C

You know that I could use somebody

Am C

You know that I could use somebody

Chorus

C Em Am F

Someone like you, and all you know, and how you speak

C Em Am F

Countless lovers under cover of the street

Verse 2

C Em Am F

Off in the night while you live it up I’m off to sleep

C Em Am F

Waging wars to shake the poet and the beat

Bridge

Am F C

Someone like you, somebody

Am F C

Someone like you, somebody

Am F C Am F

I’ve been roaming around, always looking down at all I see

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Use Somebody"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Em, Am and F.

Is "Use Somebody" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Use Somebody" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Use Somebody"?

It was written by Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill, and released in 2008.

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Em · Am · F

Use Somebody Chords – Piano

An anthemic stadium rocker with a simple four-chord progression.

Arena Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: The guitar plays arpeggiated chords in the verse. Switch to powerful strumming for the chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Em Am F

I’ve been roaming around, always looking down at all I see

C Em Am F

Painted faces fill the places I can’t reach

Pre-Chorus

Am C

You know that I could use somebody

Am C

You know that I could use somebody

Chorus

C Em Am F

Someone like you, and all you know, and how you speak

C Em Am F

Countless lovers under cover of the street

Verse 2

C Em Am F

Off in the night while you live it up I’m off to sleep

C Em Am F

Waging wars to shake the poet and the beat

Bridge

Am F C

Someone like you, somebody

Am F C

Someone like you, somebody

Am F C Am F

I’ve been roaming around, always looking down at all I see

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Use Somebody"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Em, Am and F.

Is "Use Somebody" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Use Somebody" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Use Somebody"?

It was written by Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill, and released in 2008.

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Em · Am · F

Use Somebody Chords – Banjo

An anthemic stadium rocker with a simple four-chord progression.

Arena Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: The guitar plays arpeggiated chords in the verse. Switch to powerful strumming for the chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Em Am F

I’ve been roaming around, always looking down at all I see

C Em Am F

Painted faces fill the places I can’t reach

Pre-Chorus

Am C

You know that I could use somebody

Am C

You know that I could use somebody

Chorus

C Em Am F

Someone like you, and all you know, and how you speak

C Em Am F

Countless lovers under cover of the street

Verse 2

C Em Am F

Off in the night while you live it up I’m off to sleep

C Em Am F

Waging wars to shake the poet and the beat

Bridge

Am F C

Someone like you, somebody

Am F C

Someone like you, somebody

Am F C Am F

I’ve been roaming around, always looking down at all I see

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Use Somebody"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Em, Am and F.

Is "Use Somebody" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Use Somebody" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Use Somebody"?

It was written by Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill, and released in 2008.

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Em · Am · F

Use Somebody Chords – Mandolin

An anthemic stadium rocker with a simple four-chord progression.

Arena Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The guitar plays arpeggiated chords in the verse. Switch to powerful strumming for the chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Em Am F

I’ve been roaming around, always looking down at all I see

C Em Am F

Painted faces fill the places I can’t reach

Pre-Chorus

Am C

You know that I could use somebody

Am C

You know that I could use somebody

Chorus

C Em Am F

Someone like you, and all you know, and how you speak

C Em Am F

Countless lovers under cover of the street

Verse 2

C Em Am F

Off in the night while you live it up I’m off to sleep

C Em Am F

Waging wars to shake the poet and the beat

Bridge

Am F C

Someone like you, somebody

Am F C

Someone like you, somebody

Am F C Am F

I’ve been roaming around, always looking down at all I see

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Use Somebody"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Em, Am and F.

Is "Use Somebody" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Use Somebody" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Use Somebody"?

It was written by Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill, and released in 2008.

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Em · Am · F

Use Somebody Chords – Harmonica

An anthemic stadium rocker with a simple four-chord progression.

Arena Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The guitar plays arpeggiated chords in the verse. Switch to powerful strumming for the chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Em Am F

I’ve been roaming around, always looking down at all I see

C Em Am F

Painted faces fill the places I can’t reach

Pre-Chorus

Am C

You know that I could use somebody

Am C

You know that I could use somebody

Chorus

C Em Am F

Someone like you, and all you know, and how you speak

C Em Am F

Countless lovers under cover of the street

Verse 2

C Em Am F

Off in the night while you live it up I’m off to sleep

C Em Am F

Waging wars to shake the poet and the beat

Bridge

Am F C

Someone like you, somebody

Am F C

Someone like you, somebody

Am F C Am F

I’ve been roaming around, always looking down at all I see

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Use Somebody"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Em, Am and F.

Is "Use Somebody" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Use Somebody" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Use Somebody"?

It was written by Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill, and released in 2008.