Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody

by David Lee Roth
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody" by David Lee Roth in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Db, 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 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody" is in the key of Db at 180 BPM.

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