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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Nobody's Child" by The Traveling Wilburys in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Nobody's Child" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Nobody's Child" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 112 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Nobody's Child"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Nobody's Child" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Nobody's Child"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Nobody's Child" is in the key of Ab at 112 BPM.
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