I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'

by George Gershwin
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Oh, (G)I got (C)plen ty o’ (G)nut tin’,

an’ (G)nut tin’s plen ty fo’ (G)me.

(B)I (E)got no (A)car, (E)got no (A)mule, I (E)got no (A)mis (E)er (C#)y.

(D)De (G)folks wid (C)plen ty o’ (G)plen ty

(G)got a lock on de (G)door,

(E)’fraid some (A)bod y’s a (E)go in’ to (A)rob ’em while dey’s (E)out a (A)mak (E)in’ (C#)more.

(D)What (C)for?

(Bm)I got no (Bm7)lock on de (Bm6)door, dat’s no way to (Bm)be.

Dey kin steal de (Bm)rug from de (Bm7)floor,

dat’s o keh wid (Bm)me ’cause de (C)things dat I (D)prize, like de (C)stars in de (D)skies, all are (D7)free.

Oh, (G)I got (C)plen ty o’ (G)nut tin,’

an’ (G)nut tin’s plen ty fo’ (G)me.

(B)I (E)got my (A)gal, (E)got my (A)song, got (E)heb ben the (A)whole (E)day (C#)long.

No use com plain in’!

(D)Got my (C)gal,

got my (C)Lawd,

got my (C)song.

Oh, (G)I got (C)plen ty o’ (G)nut tin’,

an’ (G)nut tin’s plen ty fo’ (G)me.

(B)I (E)got the (A)sun, (E)got the (A)moon, I (E)got the (A)deep (E)blue (C#)sea.

(D)De (G)folks wid (C)plen ty o’ (G)plen ty

(G)got to pray all de (G)day.

(E)Seems wid (A)plen ty you (E)sure got to (A)wor ry how to (E)keep the (A)deb (E)ble (C#)way,

(D)a (C)way.

(Bm)I ain’t a (Bm7)fret ’bout de (Bm6)hell ’til de time ar (Bm)rive.

Nev er wor ry (Bm)long as I’m (Bm7)well,

nev er one to (Bm)strive to be (C)good, to be (D)bad.

What the (C)hell?

I is (D)glad I’s a (D7)live.

Oh, (G)I got (C)plen ty o’ (G)nut tin,’

an’ (G)nut tin’s plen ty fo’ (G)me.

(B)I (E)got my (A)gal, (E)got my (A)song, got (E)heb ben the (A)whole (E)day (C#)long.

No use com plain in’!

(D)Got my (C)gal,

got my (C)Lawd,

got my (C)song.

(C)song.

I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' — Piano Lead Sheet

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"I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 120 BPM.

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

About “I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'”

Where are the chord symbols for "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" is in G.
What key is "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" by George Gershwin played in?
I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' 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 Got Plenty O' Nuttin'"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" 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 Got Plenty O' Nuttin'"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'"?
"I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" was originally performed by George Gershwin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?
Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.