Other arrangements of Nobody's Child
Pick a learning view.
As I was slow ly pass in’
there an or phans’ home to (Ab)day,
I (Bb)stopped for just a lit tle while to watch the chil dren (Eb)play.
A lone a boy was stand ing.
And when I asked him why,
he (Bb)turned with eyes that could not see and he be gan to (Eb)cry,
“I’m no bod y’s child,
I’m no bod y’s child.
Just like a flow er,
I’m (Bb7)grow in’ (Eb)wild.
No ma ma’s arms to hold me,
no dad dy’s
smile.
(Bb)No bod y wants me, I’m no bod y’s (Eb)child.”
In ev ’ry town and vil lage
there are plac es just like (Ab)this,
with (Bb)rows and rows of chil dren while and ba bies in their (Eb)cribs.
They’ve long since stopped their cry in’,
as no one ev er hears.
And (Bb)no one’s there to no tice them or take a way their (Eb)fears.
“I’m No bod y’s child,
I’m no bod y’s child.
Just like a flow er,
they’re (Bb7)grow in’ (Eb)wild.
No Got no mom my’s kiss es,
no dad dy’s
smile.
(Bb)No bod y wants them, they’re no bod y’s (Eb)child.”
In child.
(Eb)child.
(Bb)No bod y wants them, they’re no bod y’s (Eb)child.
Nobody's Child — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Nobody's Child" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Ab, 112 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Nobody's Child”
- Why does "Nobody's Child" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Nobody's Child".
- What key is "Nobody's Child" by The Traveling Wilburys played in?
- Nobody's Child is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Nobody's Child"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Nobody's Child" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Nobody's Child"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Nobody's Child"?
- "Nobody's Child" was originally performed by The Traveling Wilburys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Nobody's Child"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Eb. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by The Traveling Wilburys can I play here?
- Try "INSIDE OUT", "RUNAWAY", "NOT ALONE ANY MORE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Nobody's Child"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Nobody's Child".
- Can I see all the notes in "Nobody's Child"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Ab at 112 BPM.
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