Nobody Told Me

by John Lennon
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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.

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

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.

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

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Nobody Told Me" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 162 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Nobody Told Me”

Where are the chord symbols for "Nobody Told Me" 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 Told Me" is in G.
What key is "Nobody Told Me" by John Lennon played in?
Nobody Told Me is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Nobody Told Me"?
The arrangement plays at 162 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Nobody Told Me" 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 Told Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Nobody Told Me"?
"Nobody Told Me" was originally performed by John Lennon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Nobody Told Me" 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 Told Me" is in the key of G at 162 BPM.
What chords are in "Nobody Told Me"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.