I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'

by George Gershwin
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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' — Simple Sheet Music

"I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" 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: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'"?
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 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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.
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 Got Plenty O' Nuttin'". 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.