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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Nobody Told Me" 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Nobody Told Me"?
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 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.
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 Told Me". Key of G, 162 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.