Nobody Else But Me

by Jerome Kern
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(C6)I want to be

(Dm7)no one but (G7)me.

(Dm7)I am in (G7)love with a (C#m7)lov er who (F#7)likes me the (Bmaj7)way

(B6)I (F#m7)am.

(E6)I have my (Db7)faults;

(B6)he likes my (Eb7)faults.

(D9)I’m not ver y bright;

(G9)he’s not ver y bright.

(C6)He thinks I’m grand;

(Dm7)that’s grand for (G7)me.

(Dm7)He may be (G7)wrong, but if (Dm7)we get a (G9)long, what do (Gm7)we care, say (C9)we.

(F)When he holds me (Fm6)close,

(C)close as (Gm6)we can (A7)be,

(C)I tell the (C#dim7)lad that I’m (G9)grate ful and I’m (Ebdim7)glad that I’m (C6)no bod y (F6)else (G)but (C6)me!

(C6)I want to be

(Dm7)no one but (G7)me.

(Dm7)I am in (G7)love with a (C#m7)la dy who (F#7)likes me the (Bmaj7)way

(B6)I (F#m7)am.

(E6)I have my (Db7)faults;

(B6)she likes my (Eb7)faults.

(D9)I’m not ver y bright;

(G9)she’s not ver y bright.

(C6)She thinks I’m grand;

(Dm7)that’s grand for (G7)me.

(Dm7)She may be (G7)wrong, but if (Dm7)we get a (G9)long, what do (Gm7)we care, say (C9)we.

(F)Walk ing on the (Fm6)shore,

(C)swim ming (Gm6)in the (A7)sea,

(C)when I am (C#dim7)with her I’m (G9)glad the boy who’s (Ebdim7)with her is (C6)no bod y (F6)else (G)but (C6)me!

(F#)me!

Nobody Else But Me by Jerome Kern

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Nobody Else But Me

What key is "Nobody Else But Me" in?
"Nobody Else But Me" by Jerome Kern is in the key of C with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Nobody Else But Me" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Nobody Else But Me" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Nobody Else But Me"?
This arrangement of "Nobody Else But Me" uses 27 chords: A7, B6, B7, Bmaj7, C, C#dim7, C#m7, C6, +19 more.
How long does it take to learn "Nobody Else But Me" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Jerome Kern can I play here?
Try "SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES", "WHY DO I LOVE YOU?", "DON'T EVER LEAVE ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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