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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 86 BPM.
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About “Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" is in the key of C at 86 BPM.
- What chords are in "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.