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Key: F major•
Intro 1
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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G
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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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Bm
2

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G
G

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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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Verse 1
A
A

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In the heart of the city
E
E

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Is the beat of a soul?
Bm
Bm
2

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And it stares out the window
D
D

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As the cars come and go
Verse 2
A
A

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And it hungers for heroes
E
E

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And it dreams of open skies
F#m
F#m
2

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And there's no expectation
D
D

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That the sun will rise
F#m
F#m
2

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Verse 3
B
B
2

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D
D

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You better save somebody
A
A

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Save somebody
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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E
E

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Before the moment slips away
D
D

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You better save somebody
F#m
F#m
2

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Who'll be lonely?
Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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E
E

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When you walk away
Verse 4
A
A

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there's a crack in the heavens
E
E

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Bm
Bm
2

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And a tear in the sky

It cuts through the shadows
D
D

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Living in her eyes
Verse 5
A
A

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And the gates of the city
E
E

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Are closed until dawn
F#m
F#m
2

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When the ghosts of midnight
D
D

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Have come and gone
F#m
F#m
2

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And the hearts of the
B
B
2

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weary carry on
Verse 6
D
D

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You better save somebody
A
A

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Save somebody
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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Bm
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2

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E
E

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Before the moment slips away
D
D

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You better save somebody
F#m
F#m
2

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Who'll be lonely?
Bm
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A
A

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D
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When you walk away
E
E

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Verse 7
C#m
C#m
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And I'm thinking of
F#m
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C#m
C#m
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your silence
D
D

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C#m
C#m
4

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How the memory lingers on
F#m
F#m
2

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And I wonder do you mis s me
B
B
2

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Now that I am gone,

now that I am gone
Bm
Bm
2

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G
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Bm
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Em
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Verse 8
Bm
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G

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D
D

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You better save somebody
A
A

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Save somebody
Bm
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E
E

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Before the moment slips away
Verse 9
D
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You better save somebody
F#m
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2

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Who'll be lonely?
Bm
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D
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When you walk away
Outro 1
E
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Bm
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D
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E
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F#m
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Bm
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D
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E
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E

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F#m
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F#m
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • G

  • Em

  • A

  • E

  • F#m

    2

  • B

    2

  • C#m

    4

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Save Somebody by Janis Ian is F major.

The primary chords used in Save Somebody are F, Dm, Bb, Gm, C, G.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, Dm, Bb, Gm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Save Somebody is approximately 75 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Save Somebody using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Save Somebody. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Janis Ian.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Save Somebody to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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