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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now" by Jimmie Davis: 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 Bb, 152 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 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 there a karaoke version of "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now" by Jimmie Davis. 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 Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now" 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.