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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 — 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, 100 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 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 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, 100 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.