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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 152 BPM.

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

Can I play "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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