Money For Nothing

by Dire Straits
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Lyrics

Look at them yo yos, that’s the way you do it.

You play the gui tar on the (Bb5)M T (C5)V.

That ain’t work in’, that’s the way you do it.

Mon ey for noth in’ and your (F5)chicks for free.

See the lit ain’t tle fag got with the ear the way you do it.

Lem me tell ya dy, them his (Bb5)guys ain’t (C5)dumb.

(Gm7)May be get a blis ter on your lit tle fin ger.

That lit tle Ba by, get a (F5)blis ter on your thumb.

We got to in stall (Bb)mi cro wave ov ens,

cus tom kitch en de (F5)liv er ies.

We got to move these re frig er a tors, we got to move these (D5)col or T Vs.

See the lit ain’t tle fag got with the ear ring and the make up.

Lem me Yeah, bud dy, that’s his (Bb5)own ain’t (C5)hair.

(Gm7)May That lit tle fag got got his own jet air plane.

That lit tle fag got, he’s a (F5)mil ter lion aire.

thumb.

We got to in stall (Bb)mi cro wave ov ens,

cus tom kitch en de (F5)liv er ies.

We got to move these re frig er a tors, we got to move these (D5)col or T Vs.

I should a learned to play the gui tar.

He’s bang I should a them learned bon gos like to (C5)play them drums.

stick in’ in the cam era, man,

and get your (F5)chicks for free.

I should a learned to play the gui tar.

He’s bang ing on a them learned bon gos like a (C5)chim pan zee.

stick in’ in the cam era, man,

and get your (F5)chicks for free.

We got to in stall (Bb)mi cro wave ov ens,

cus tom kitch en de (F5)liv er ies.

We got to move these re frig er a tors, we got to move these (D5)col or T Vs.

(Gm7)Mon ey for noth in’,

chicks for free.

(Gm7)Mon ey for noth in’

and chicks for free.

(Gm7)Mon ey for noth in’,

chicks for free.

(Gm7)Mon ey for noth in’

and chicks for free.

Money For Nothing — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Money For Nothing" by Dire Straits 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 C, 120 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a fantastic workout for power chords — six of the nine chords here are power shapes, so your right hand will get very comfortable snapping between Cpow, Dpow, Gpow, and their neighbors across the keyboard.

The real challenge is your left hand: that walking bass line needs to stay locked in at 120 BPM while your right hand shifts between compact power chords and the fuller voicings like Gm7 and Bb.

Start hands-separate — get that walking bass smooth and automatic before you layer anything on top.

Once you combine hands, slow it down to around 80 BPM and loop the sections where you jump from a power chord into Gm7 or Eb, because that wider stretch tends to trip people up.

Keep your wrist relaxed through the transitions and resist the urge to rush.

By the end, your power-chord vocabulary and two-hand independence will feel noticeably sharper.

About “Money For Nothing

Can I learn "Money For Nothing" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Money For Nothing" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
What key is "Money For Nothing" by Dire Straits played in?
Money For Nothing is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Money For Nothing"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Money For Nothing" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Money For Nothing"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Money For Nothing"?
"Money For Nothing" was originally performed by Dire Straits. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Money For Nothing"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbpow, Cpow, Dpow, Eb, Epow, Fpow, Gm7, +1 more.
What other songs by Dire Straits can I play here?
Try "WALK OF LIFE", "SULTANS OF SWING", "Brothers in Arms". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Money For Nothing"?
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 "Money For Nothing" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Money For Nothing"?
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. "Money For Nothing" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.

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