Other arrangements of Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out
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(C)Once I lived the (E7)life of a mil lio naire.
Spent all my mon ey, I (Dm)did n’t care
Car ry ing my (F#dim7)friends out (C)for a good time, buy ing (D7)boot leg li quor, cham pagne and wine.
Then I be (E7)gan to fall so low,
I (F)did n’t have a friend,
and (Dm)no place to go.
But if I (F)ev er get my hands on a (C)dol lar a gain, I’m gon na (D7)hold on to it ’til them ea gles grin.
No
bod y (A7)knows you
when you’re (A7)down and (Dm)out.
In my (F#dim7)pock et, not (C)one pen
ny.
And my friends, I
have n’t an (G7)y.
But (C)if I ev er (E7)get on my feet a gain,
then I’ll (A7)meet my (Dm)long lost friend.
It’s not as (F#dim7)strange
with out a (A)doubt,
no bod y knows you when you’re (G7)down and (C)out.
I (D7)mean when you’re (G7)down and (C)out.
Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 86 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out”
- Can I play "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" by Janis Joplin played in?
- Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out 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 "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out"?
- The arrangement plays at 86 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" 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 "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out"?
- "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" was originally performed by Janis Joplin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, A7, C, D, D7, Dm, E7, F, +2 more.
- What other songs by Janis Joplin can I play here?
- Try "ME AND BOBBY McGEE", "LITTLE GIRL BLUE", "PIECE OF MY HEART". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.