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' — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" by George Gershwin in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

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About “I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'”

Can I learn "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.