Ain't Got No - I Got Life

by Nina Simone
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Lyrics

I ain’t got no (Em)home,

ain’t got no (G)shoes,

ain’t got no (Em)mo ney, ain’t got no (G)class,

ain’t got no skirts, ain’t got no (Bm7)swea ter, ain’t got no (Em)per fume, ain’t got no (C)beer,

ain’t got no (G)mind.

Ain’t got no (Em)mo ther, ain’t got no (G)cul ture, ain’t got no (Em)friends,

ain’t got no (G)school ing, ain’t got no (D)love,

ain’t got no (Bm)name, ain’t got no (Em)tick et, ain’t got no (C)to ken ain’t got no (C)God.

And (C)what a bout God?

Why am I a (Am7)live an y way?

Yeah, what a bout God?

No bo dy can (D7)take a way.

(CN.C.)Got my (G)hair, got my head, got my (G)brains, got my ears, got my (G)eyes, got my nose, got my (Bm7)mouth.

I got my smile.

I got my (G)tongue, got my chin, got my (G)neck, got my (C)boob ies, got my (G)heart, got my soul, got my (Bm7)back.

I got my (Am7)sex.

I got my (Em7)arms, got my (Bm7)hands, got my (Em7)fin gers, got my (Bm7)legs, got my (Em7)feet, got my (Bm7)toes, got my (Am7)li ver.

Got my (G)blood.

I’ve (CN.C.)got life,

I’ve got my (C)free dom,

I’ve got the (C)life.

I’ve got the life.

And I’m gon na keep it, I’ve got the life.

And no bo dy’s (G)gon na take it (C)a way, I’ve got the life.

Ain't Got No - I Got Life — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Ain't Got No - I Got Life" by Nina Simone in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key G, 113 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Ain't Got No - I Got Life”

Why does the accompaniment for "Ain't Got No - I Got Life" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Ain't Got No - I Got Life" by Nina Simone in?
The backing track is in G at 113 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Ain't Got No - I Got Life" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Ain't Got No - I Got Life"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Ain't Got No - I Got Life", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Ain't Got No - I Got Life" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Ain't Got No - I Got Life"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Ain't Got No - I Got Life"?
"Ain't Got No - I Got Life" was originally performed by Nina Simone. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Nina Simone are available?
Other accompaniments by Nina Simone: "Don't Explain", "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood", "Feeling Good". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Ain't Got No - I Got Life" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Ain't Got No - I Got Life by Nina Simone, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is G; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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