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 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 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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Db, 180 BPM.
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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 Db 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody". Key of Db, 180 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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