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I Know You're Out There Somewhere
Moody Blues
"I Know You're Out There Somewhere" by The Moody Blues is a classic pop-rock song known for its melodic structure and emotional delivery. The original features lush production and electric guitar, but it works very well as an acoustic song too.
Chords and Progression
The song uses beginner-friendly open chords: G, C, Am, Em, and D. Practice switching between these chords smoothly, especially the transitions between Em–Am–G–D in the chorus and G–C in the verses.
Strumming Pattern
A simple strumming pattern works best for beginners. Try:
Down, down-up, up-down-up
Count "1, 2-and, and-4-and" to keep your rhythm steady.
Tips for Beginners
**- Practice chord changes slowly, especially G to C and Em to Am.
- For the verses, play each chord for a full measure (4 counts).
- In the chorus, some chords change quicker, so listen to the recording for timing or count 2 beats for each.
- For the instrumental sections, stick to down strums for a gentler feel, or use the main pattern for energy.
- Keep your strumming hand moving, even if you miss a chord, to maintain rhythm.**
With consistent practice, you'll capture the song's uplifting mood and smooth chord flow.
Intro
IEm know you're out thereAm somewhere.G Somewhere,D somewhere.
IEm know I'll find youAm somehow. And somehow I'll reC turn again toG you.
InstrumentalG Am G C G Am G C
Verse 1TheG mist is lifting slowly, I canC see the way ahead.
And I'veG left behind, the empty streets thatC once inspired my life.
And theG strength of the emotion, is likeC thunder in the air,
Cuz theG promise that, we made each otherC haunts me to the end.
ChorusIEm know you're out thereAm somewhere.G Somewhere,D somewhere.
IEm know you're out thereAm somewhere.C Somewhere you canD hear my voice.
IEm know I'll find youAm somehow.G Somehow,D somehow.
IEm know I'll find youC somehow. AndAm somehow I'll reC turn again toG you.
InstrumentalG Am G C G Am G C
Verse 2TheG secret of your beauty, and theC mystery of your soul.
I've beenG searching for in everyone IC meet.
And theG times I've been mistaken, it's imC possible to say.
And theG grass is growing underneath ourC feet.
ChorusIEm know you're out thereAm somewhere.G Somewhere,D somewhere.
IEm know you're out thereAm somewhere.C Somewhere you canD hear my voice.
IEm know I'll find youAm somehow.G Somehow,D somehow.
IEm know I'll find youC somehow. AndAm somehow I'll reC turn again toG you.
InstrumentalG Am G C G Am G C
Verse 3Yes IG know it's going to happen, I canC feel you getting near.
AndG soon we'll be returning to theC fountain of our youth.
AndG if you wake up wondering, in theC darkness I'll be there.
MyG arms will close around you andC protect you with the truth.
ChorusIEm know you're out thereAm somewhere.G Somewhere,D somewhere.
IEm know you're out thereAm somewhere.C Somewhere you canD hear my voice.
IEm know I'll find youAm somehow.G Somehow,D somewhere.
IEm know I'll find youC somehow. AndAm somehow I'll reC turn again toG you.
OutroG Am G C G Am G C G