Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out

by Eric Clapton
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Lyrics

(C)Once I lived a (E7)life of a mil lion aire,

spent all my (A7)mon ey, did n’t (Dm)have an y cares,

took all my (F#dim7)friends out for a (C)might y good (A7)time.

We bought boot leg liq uor,

cham pagne and wine.

Then I be gan to fall so low,

lost all my (A7)good friends, had (Dm)no where to go.

If I get my (F#dim7)hands on a dol (C)lar a (A7)gain,

I’ll hang on to it ’til that (G7)old ea gle grins be cause no (E7)bod y knows you

when you’re (A7)down and out.

In your pock (F#dim)et,

(C)not one pen ny,

and as for friends, you (G7)don’t have an y.

When you get back on your feet a gain,

ev ’ry bod y (A7)wants to be your (Dm)long lost friend.

I said it straight with (C)out an y (A7)doubt,

no bod y knows you when you’re down and out.

(C)Once I lived a (E7)life of a mil lion aire,

spent all my (A7)mon ey, did n’t (Dm)have an y cares,

took all my (F#dim7)friends out for a (C)might y good (A7)time.

We bought boot leg liq uor,

cham pagne and wine.

Then I be gan to fall so low,

lost all my (A7)good friends, had (Dm)no where to go.

If I get my (F#dim7)hands on a dol (C)lar a (A7)gain,

I’ll hang on to it ’til that (G7)old ea gle grins be cause no (E7)bod y knows you

when you’re (A7)down and out.

In your pock (F#dim)et,

(C)not one pen ny,

and as for friends, you (G7)don’t have an y.

When you get back on your feet a gain,

ev ’ry bod y (A7)wants to be your (Dm)long lost friend.

I said it straight with (C)out an y (A7)doubt,

no bod y knows you when you’re down and out.

no bod y knows you,

no bod y knows you,

no bod y knows you when you’re down and out.

Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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About “Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out”

Why does "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out".
What key is "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" by Eric Clapton 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 100 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 Eric Clapton. 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 12 chords: A7, B9, C, C9, D7, Dm, E7, F, +4 more.
What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?
Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out".
Can I see all the notes in "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM.