I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now

by Jimmie Davis
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There’s (F)noth ing in the world ’lin’ that ’ll (C7)ev er take the place of God’s (F)love.

I’ve (F)Sil ver and of gold could nev er (C7)buy a His of love from a (F)bove.

When my (Bb)soul needs heal in’ and I be gin to feel in’ His (F)pow’r,

I can say, “Thank the Lord, I would n’t (C7)take noth in’ for my jour ney (F)now.”

Well, I would n’t take noth in’ for my (F7)jour ney now.

I’ve got ta make it to heav’n some how, (F)though the dev il tempts me and (Dm)tries to turn me a (Gm)round.

He’s (F)of fered ev ’ry thing that’s (F7)got a name, all the (Bb)wealth I want and world ly fame.

If I (F)could, still I would n’t take (C7)noth in’ for my jour ney (F)now.

I (F)start ed out the trav ’lin’ for the (C7)Lord er man y years of a (F)go.

I’ve (F)had a lot of heart could aches, er (C7)met a lot of grief from and (F)woe.

When And (Bb)when I would stum ble, then I would to hum in’ ble (F)down,

and can there I would say, “I would n’t (C7)take noth in’ for my jour ney (F)now.”

Well, I would n’t take noth in’ for my (F7)jour ney now.

I’ve got ta make it to heav’n some how, (F)though the dev il tempts me and (Dm)tries to turn me a (Gm)round.

He’s (F)of fered ev ’ry thing that’s (F7)got a name, all the (Bb)wealth I want and world ly fame.

If I (F)could, still I would n’t take (C7)noth in’ for my jour ney (F)now.

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I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 152 BPM.

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About “I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now

Why does "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now".
What key is "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now" by Jimmie Davis played in?
I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now"?
The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now" 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 Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now"?
"I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now" was originally performed by Jimmie Davis. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jimmie Davis can I play here?
Try "You Are My Sunshine". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now".
Can I see all the notes in "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 152 BPM.

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