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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Nobody's Child" by The Traveling Wilburys: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Nobody's Child" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Nobody's Child" by The Traveling Wilburys. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Nobody's Child" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Nobody's Child" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.