Doesn't Mean Anything

by Alicia Keys
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Lyrics

Used to dream of be ing a mil lion aire, with out a care; but if I’m see ing my dreams and you are n’t there, ’cause it’s o ver,

that just won’t be fair.

Dar lin’,

I’d rath er be a poor wom an liv ing on the street, no food to eat, ’cause I don’t want no pie if I have to cry, ’cause it’s o ver,

when you said good bye.

All at once

I had (E)it all,

but it does n’t mean (A)an y thing

now that you’re gone.

From a bove,

seems I had (E)it all,

but it does n’t mean (A)an y thing

since you’re gone.

Now I see my self through dif f’rent eyes; it’s no sur prise.

Be ing a lone would make you re al ize, when it’s o ver,

all in love is fair.

Should a been there, should a been there, should a, should a...

All at once

I know I pushed you a way; what can I do that will save

our (Amaj7)love?

Take these ma te ri al things; they don’t mean noth ing.

It’s you

that I (F#m)want.

All at once

I had it all,

but it does n’t mean (A)an y thing

now that you’re gone.

From a bove,

seems (E)I had it all,

but it (C#m)does n’t mean (A)an y thing

since you’re gone.

(Should a been there, should a been there, should a, should a...) All at

I had it all,

but it does n’t mean (A)an y thing

now that you’re gone.

From a bove,

seems (E)I had it all,

but it (C#m)does n’t mean (A)an y thing

since you’re gone.

(Should a been there, should a been there, should a, should a...) All at

Doesn't Mean Anything — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Doesn't Mean Anything" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 104 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Doesn't Mean Anything”

Can I play "Doesn't Mean Anything" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Doesn't Mean Anything" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Doesn't Mean Anything" by Alicia Keys played in?
Doesn't Mean Anything is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Doesn't Mean Anything"?
The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Doesn't Mean Anything" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Doesn't Mean Anything"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Doesn't Mean Anything"?
"Doesn't Mean Anything" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Doesn't Mean Anything"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Amaj7, B, C#m, C#m7, E, F#m.
What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Doesn't Mean Anything"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Doesn't Mean Anything" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Doesn't Mean Anything"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Doesn't Mean Anything" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.