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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" by Eric Clapton in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.