I've Got No Strings

by Leigh Harline
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Lyrics

Iโ€™ve got no strings to (Am)hold me (D)down, to (Am)make me (D)fret, or (G)make me frown.

I had strings but (Am)now Iโ€™m (D)free, there (Am)are no (D)strings on (G)me.

(B7)Hi o the (Em)mer ri o, (B7)Iโ€™m as hap py as can (Em)be.

(A)I want the (D)world to know (A)noth ing ev er wor ries (D)me.

(D7)Iโ€™ve (G)got no strings so (Am)I have (D)fun, Iโ€™m (Am)not tied (D)up to (G)an y one.

How I love my (Am)li ber (D)ty, there (Am)are no (D)strings on (G)me.

I've Got No Strings โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I've Got No Strings" by Leigh Harline: 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, 160 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About โ€œI've Got No Stringsโ€

What key is "I've Got No Strings" by Leigh Harline played in?
I've Got No Strings 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've Got No Strings"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I've Got No Strings" 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've Got No Strings"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I've Got No Strings"?
"I've Got No Strings" was originally performed by Leigh Harline. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Leigh Harline can I play here?
Try "Give A Little Whistle", "Give A Little Whistle", "Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee (An Actor's Life For Me)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "I've Got No Strings" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "I've Got No Strings" by Leigh Harline. 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 โ€” 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've Got No Strings" 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) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I've Got No Strings" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” 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.