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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Nobody's Child" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Nobody's Child" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Nobody's Child" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Nobody's Child"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Nobody's Child" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Nobody's Child"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Nobody's Child" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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