What key is "Nobody Told Me" in?

"Nobody Told Me" by John Lennon is in the key of G with a tempo of 162 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Nobody Told Me" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Nobody Told Me" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Nobody Told Me" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?

Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(D)Ev ’ry bod y’s talk in’ and (C)no one says a word;

(D)ev ’ry bod y’s mak in’ love but and (C)no one real ly cares.

There’s a (D)Na zis in the bath room to the (C)just of be low the stairs.

(D)Al ways some thin’ hap penin’ and (C)noth in’s go in’ on; there’s (D)al ways some thin’ cook in’ and (C)noth in’ in the pot.

They’re a (D)starv in’ back in Chi na, so just (C)fin ish what you’ve got.

No bod y (C)told me there’d be days like these.

Strange (F)days in deed!

(D)Ev ’ry bod y’s run nin’ and (C)no one makes a move;

(D)ev ’ry bod a win ner love but and (C)no one can you lose.

There’s a (D)lit tle yel low i dol to the (C)north of Kat low man du.

(D)Ev ’ry bod y’s fly in’ and (C)no one leaves the ground; for (D)ev ’ry bod y’s cry in’ and (C)no one makes a sound.

There’s a (D)place for us in mov ies, you just (C)got ta lay a round.

No bod y (C)told me there’d be days like these.

Strange (F)days in deed!

(D)Ev ’ry bod y’s smok in’ and (C)no one get tin’ high;

(D)ev ’ry bod y’s fly in’ and (C)nev er touch the sky.

There’s (D)U F O’s o ver New York and (C)I ain’t too sur prised.

Nobody Told Me by John Lennon

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 162 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Nobody Told Me”

What key is "Nobody Told Me" in?: "Nobody Told Me" by John Lennon is in the key of G with a tempo of 162 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Nobody Told Me" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Nobody Told Me" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Nobody Told Me" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?: Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.