What key is "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" in?

"I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" by George Gershwin is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?

Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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

an’ (G)nut tin’s (Am)plen ty fo’ (G)me.

(B)I

(E)got no (A)car,

(E)got no (A)mule, I (E)got no (A)mis er (Db)y.

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

(G)got a (Am)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 in’ (Db)more.

(D)What (G)for?

(Bm7)I got no lock on de (E9)door,

(Em)dat’s no way to (Bm)be.

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

(Em)dat’s o keh wid (Bm)me ’cause de (Am)things dat I (D)prize, like de (Am7)stars in de (D9)skies, all are free.

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

an’ (G)nut tin’s (Am)plen ty fo’ (G)me.

(B)I

(E)got my (A)gal,

(E)got my (A)song, got (E)heb ben the (A)whole day (Db)long.

No use com plain in’!

(D)Got my (G)gal,

(C)got my (G)Lawd,

(C)got my (G)song!

I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' by George Gershwin

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'”

What key is "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" in?: "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" by George Gershwin is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?: Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.