Nobody Told Me

by John Lennon

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(D)Ev ’ry bod y’s talk in’ and (C)no one says a word;

(D)ev ’ry bod y’s y’s mak in’ love but and (C)no one real let ly cares.

There’s a (D)Na zis in the bath room to the (C)just of be low the stairs.

(D)Al ways some thin’ hap penin’ and (C)noth in’s go in’ on; there’s (D)al ways some thin’ cook in’ and (C)noth in’ in the pot.

They’re a (D)starv in’ back in Chi na, so just (C)fin ish what you’ve got.

No bod y (C)told me there’d be days like these.

No bod y (C)told me there’d be days like these.

No bod y (C)told me there’d be days like these.

Strange (F)days in deed!

(D)Ev ’ry bod y’s run nin’ and (C)no one makes a move;

(D)ev ’ry bod y’s a win ner love but and (C)no one can let you lose.

There’s a (D)lit tle yel low i dol to the (C)north of Kat low man du.

(D)Ev ’ry bod y’s fly in’ and (C)no one leaves the ground; for (D)ev ’ry bod y’s cry in’ and (C)no one makes a sound.

There’s a (D)place for us in mov ies, you just (C)got ta lay a round.

No bod y (C)told me there’d be days like these.

No bod y (C)told me there’d be days like these.

No bod y (C)told me there’d be days like these.

Strange (F)days in deed!

(D)Ev ’ry bod y’s smok in’ and (C)no one get tin’ high;

(D)ev ’ry bod y’s fly in’ and (C)nev er touch the sky.

There’s (D)U F O’s o ver New York and (C)I ain’t too sur prised.

Nobody Told Me by John Lennon — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Nobody Told Me by John Lennon 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 G at 162 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Nobody Told Me" 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 "Nobody Told Me"?
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.