I Have Nothing

by Whitney Houston
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Lyrics

(Gmaj9)Share my life, take me from (Em11)what I am.

’Cause (Cmaj9)I’ll nev er change

all my col ors for you.

(Gmaj9)Take my er love, I’ll nev er (Em11)ask for too much

just a (Cmaj9)all that you are

and ev ’ry thing that you (Gmaj9)do.

(Am9)I don’t real ly need to look (Bm7)ver y much (Em11)far ther, (Am9)I don’t wan na have to go (Bm7)where you don’t (Em11)fol low.

(Am9)I won’t hold it back a gain, this (Bm7)pas sion in side.

Can’t (Cmaj7)run from my self, there’s no where to (Am7)hide.

(CN.C.)Don’t make me (Ebmaj9)close one (Dm7)more door.

I don’t wan na (Dm7)hurt an y (Gm7)more.

(Dm)Stay in my (Ebmaj9)arms if (Dm7)you dare, or must I i (Dm7)mag ine you (Gm7)there?

(Dm)Don’t walk a (Cm9)way from me.

I have (Ebmaj7)noth ing, (Bb)noth ing, (Cm7)noth ing if I don’t (F7)have (Bb)you,

you,

you, (F)you, (Ebmaj9)you.

Your love I’ll re mem ber for ev er.

(CN.C.)Don’t make me (Ebmaj9)close one (Dm7)more door.

I don’t wan na (Dm7)hurt an y (Gm7)more.

(Dm)Stay in my (Ebmaj9)arms if (Dm7)you dare, or must I i (Dm7)mag ine you (Gm7)there?

(Dm)Don’t walk a (Cm9)way from me.

I have (Ebmaj7)noth ing, (Bb)noth ing, (Cm7)noth ing.

(CN.C.)Don’t make me (Emaj9)close one (D#m7)more door.

I don’t wan na (D#m7)hurt an y (G#m7)more.

(D#m)Stay in my (Emaj9)arms if (D#m7)you dare, or must I i (D#m7)mag ine you (G#m7)there?

(D#m7)Don’t walk a (C#m7)way from me, (D#m7)no.

(G#m)Don’t (F#)walk a (C#m7)way from me.

Don’t you (G#m7)dare walk a (C#m7)way from me.

I have (Emaj7)noth ing, (B)noth ing, (C#m7)noth ing

if I (F#7)don’t have you,

you.

If I (F#)don’t (Emaj9)have you,

oh, ooh.

I Have Nothing — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 105 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I Have Nothing”

What key is "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston played in?
I Have Nothing 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 Have Nothing"?
The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Have Nothing" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "I Have Nothing"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Have Nothing"?
"I Have Nothing" was originally performed by Whitney Houston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Have Nothing"?
This arrangement uses 33 chords: Am7, Am9, Amin, B, Bb, Bm7, C, C#m7, +25 more.
What other songs by Whitney Houston can I play here?
Try "I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME", "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU", "IT'S NOT RIGHT BUT IT'S OKAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Have Nothing" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "I Have Nothing" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I Have Nothing" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.