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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Doesn't Mean Anything" by Alicia Keys: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Doesn't Mean Anything" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Doesn't Mean Anything" by Alicia Keys. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Doesn't Mean Anything" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Doesn't Mean Anything" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.