I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me)

by Bessie Smith
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Lyrics

Now (G7)I

ain’t got no (A7)bod

(Cm)y, and

(G)no bod y (A7)cares (D7)for me.

I got the blues,

the wea ry blues.

(G7)And

I’m sad and (A7)lone

ly.

Won’t some bod y come and take a chance with (D)me?

I’ll sing sweet

love songs, hon ey,

all the time,

if you’ll

come and be my

sweet ba by (D7)mine.

’Cause (G7)I

ain’t got no (A7)bod

(Cm)y,

and

(G)no bod

y (A7)cares

(D7)for

(G)me.

Now (G7)I

ain’t got no (A7)bod

(Cm)y,

and

(G)no bod

y (A7)cares

(D7)for

(D7)me.

I got the blues,

the wea ry blues.

(G7)And

I’m sad and (A7)lone

ly.

Won’t some bod y come and take a chance with (D)me?

I’ll sing sweet

love songs, hon ey,

all

the time,

if

you’ll come and be my

sweet ba by (D7)mine.

’Cause (G7)I

ain’t got no (A7)bod

(Cm)y, and

(G)no bod

y (A7)cares (D7)for

(G)me.

Now (G)me.

I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me) — Simple Sheet Music

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"I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me)”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me)"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me)" by Bessie Smith played in?
I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me) is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me)"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me)"?
"I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me)" was originally performed by Bessie Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me)". Key of G, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.