I (Who Have Nothing)

by Carlo Donida

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(Am)I,

I who have (Em7)noth ing,

(Am)I,

I who am (G)no one

But a (C)dore you

and want you (E7)so.

I'm just a (G)no one the world, with noth ing to give you but (Fmaj7)oh,

I love you.

(Am)He,

he buys you (Em7)dia monds,

(Am)bright

spark ling am (G)dia monds

But be (C)lieve me

dear when I (E7)say

that he can (G)give you some bod but he'll nev er love you the (Fmaj7)way

I love you.

love you.

He can (G)take you an y place he wants,

fan cy clubs and res tau rants.

I can on ly watch you with him

with my (F)nose pressed up a gainst the win dow (B)pane.

(Am)love you.

(Am)loves you.

I (Am)love you.

Oh, I (Am)love you,

I who have (Am)noth ing.

I (Who Have Nothing) by Carlo Donida — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I (Who Have Nothing)” by Carlo Donida in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 90 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I (Who Have Nothing)" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "I (Who Have Nothing)"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "I (Who Have Nothing)" use?
Just 13 chords: Am, Bm7, C, Dm6, Dm7, E, E7, Em7, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.