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(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 — 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, 100 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 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.
- 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 100 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.