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To Be Someone chords by
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Intro 1
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Verse 1
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G

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To be someone
C
C

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must be a wonderful thing
G
G

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A famous footballer a rock singer
C
C

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Am
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Or a big film star
D
D

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yes, I think I would like that
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Verse 2

C
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To be rich and have lots of fans
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G

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Have lots of girls to prove

that I'm a man
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C

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Am
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And be number one
D
D

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And liked by everyone
Interlude 1
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D
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G

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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G

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D
D

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G

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C
C

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Verse 3
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G

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Getting drugged up with my

trendy friends

They really dig me and I dig them
C
C

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Am
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And the bread I spend
D
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Em
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is like my fame, it's quickly diminished
Verse 4
C
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And there's no more swimming
G
G

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in a guitar shaped pool
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C

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G

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No more reporters at my beck and call
C
C

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No more cocaine,
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G

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now it's only ground chalk
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G

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No more taxis, now we'll have to walk
Verse 5
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But didn't we have a nice time?
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G

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didn't we have a nice time?
D
D

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Oh wasn't it such a fine time?
Verse 6
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G

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I realize I should have stuck to my guns
C
C

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G

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Instead shit out to be one

of the bastard sons
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Am
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And lose myself
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I know it was wrong, but it's cost me a lot
Verse 7
C
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And there's no more drinking
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G

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when the club shuts down
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C

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I'm out on me arse with
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the rest of the clowns
C
C

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It's really frightening
G
G

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without a bodyguard
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C

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G
G

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So I stay confined to my lonely room
Verse 8
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But didn't we have a nice time?
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D

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G

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didn't we have a nice time?
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Oh wasn't it such a fine time?
Verse 9
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To be someone must be a wonderful thing

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Chords

  • G

  • C

  • Am

  • D

  • A

  • Dsus4

  • Em

  • F

  • E

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of To Be Someone?

The original key of To Be Someone by The Jam is A major.

What are the main chords for To Be Someone?

The primary chords used in To Be Someone are A, D, Bm, E, B, Esus4.

Do I need a capo to play To Be Someone?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is To Be Someone beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, D, Bm, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of To Be Someone?

The tempo of To Be Someone is approximately 150 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for To Be Someone?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for To Be Someone?

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

Is there a tuner available for To Be Someone?

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 The Jam.

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