Adele’s heart-wrenching hit, ‘Someone Like You’, is not only a gem in terms of songwriting but also a great piece to delve into for budding guitarists. Although primarily a piano-based song, the simplicity of the chord progression makes it a very good pick for aspiring guitar players, utilizing common chords like A, C#m, F#m, and D. Ultimately, the song provides a good exercise in chord transition and strumming patterns.

The entire song is based on a repeating four-chord progression. This allows for a focus on right-hand strumming skills as the left hand, for the most part, just holds down the chords. Despite its simplicity, ‘Someone Like You’ allows guitarists to experiment with dynamics and expression, highlighting that sometimes, less is more.