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.

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

"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.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: C
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Eric Clapton

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How to Play "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
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Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.