Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody

by David Lee Roth
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Lyrics

I’m (Ab)just a gig o lo, and (Abmaj7)ev ery where I go (Ab6)peo ple know the (Bdim7)part I’m (Bbm7)play ing.

(Eb9)Pay for ev ’ry dance, (Eb7)sell ing each ro mance,

ooh, what they’re (Ab)say ing.

There will (Ab7)come a day

when (Gb)youth will pass a way,

what will they say a (Bbm)bout me?

When the (Bbm7)end comes I (Bb)know they’ll say, (Ab)“Just a gig o lo”, as life goes (Eb7)on with (Ab)out me.

I’m (Ab)just a gig o lo, and (Abmaj7)ev ery where I go (Ab6)peo ple know the (Bdim7)part needs (Bbm7)play ing.

(Eb9)Pay for ev ’ry dance, (Eb7)sell ing each ro mance,

ooh, what they’re (Ab)say ing.

There will (Ab7)come a day

when (Gb)youth will pass a way,

what will they say a (Bbm)bout me?

When the (Bbm7)end comes I (Bb)know they’ll say, (Ab)“Just a gig o lo”, as life goes (Eb7)on with (Ab)out me.

I’m (Ab)“Just a gig o lo.”

(CN.C.)Life goes on with out me.

’Cos...

(Ab7)I

(G7)ain’t (Gb7)got (F7)no bo

dy, no bo dy cares for me, no bo dy, no bo dy cares for me.

(Ab7)I’m

(G7)so (Gb7)sad (F7)and lone

ly.

Sad and lone ly, sad and (Bb7)lone ly, won’t some sweet ma come and take a chance with (Db)me, ’cos I ain’t so (Eb7)bad.

Feel sad and lone some,

all of the time,

e ven (F7)on the beat, on the, on the, on the beat,

(Bbm7)bop!

Bo zi bo zi bop!

Zi di bop!

(Ab)Hum a (CN.C.)li be ba li zib a li bu bu li Hum a li be ba li zib a li bop!

(Ab7)I

(G7)ain’t (Gb7)got (F7)no bo

dy, no bo dy no bo dy, cares for me, no bo dy, no bo dy.

(Ab7)I’m

(G7)so (Gb7)sad (F7)and lone

ly.

Sad and lone ly, sad and (Bb7)lone ly, won’t some sweet ma come and take a chance with (Db)me, ’cos I ain’t so (Eb7)bad.

Feel sad and lone some,

all of the time,

e ven (F7)on the beat, on the, on the, on the beat,

feel ing (Bbm7)lone some!

(Eb7)Dad dy!

Ma ma!

(Ab)Ba by!

See, I got no (F7)bo dy I lo ve!

See now, No bo dy!

(No bo dy!) No bo dy!

(No bo dy!) No bo dy!

(No bo dy!) (F7)Doll No bo dy!

(Doll (No bo dy!) No bo one!

(No bo one!) No bo one!

(No bo one!) Loo py loo!

(Loo py loo!) (F7)Doll ar doll ar!

(Doll ar doll ar!...) No bo dy!

(No bo dy!) (Eb7)No bo dy cares for (Ab)me.

Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody" by David Lee Roth: 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 Ab, 180 BPM.

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

About “Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody”

What key is "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody" by David Lee Roth played in?
Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody"?
The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody" 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 "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody"?
"Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody" was originally performed by David Lee Roth. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody"?
This arrangement uses 17 chords: Ab, Ab6, Ab7, Abmaj7, Bb7, Bbm, Bbm7, Bdim7, +9 more.
What other songs by David Lee Roth can I play here?
Try "CALIFORNIA GIRLS", "JUST LIKE PARADISE", "California Girls". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody" by David Lee Roth. 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 "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody" 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.