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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out". Key of C, 86 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.