What key is "Nothing" in?

"Nothing" by The Script is in the key of D with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "Nothing" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Nothing" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Nothing"?

This arrangement of "Nothing" uses 9 chords: Asus4, Bm, C, D, Dpow, Em, Emin, F#m, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Nothing" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Script can I play here?

Try "SUPERHEROES", "BREAKEVEN", "FOR THE FIRST TIME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Am I (Em11)bet ter off (D5)dead?

Am I (Bm)bet ter off a (Asus)quit ter?

They say I’m (Em11)bet ter off (D5)now

than I (Bm)ev er was (Asus)with her.

As they take me to my (Bm)lo cal down the street,

I’m smil in’ but I’m dy in’ try in’ (Bm)not to drag my feet.

They (D5)say a few drinks

a long will (Asus)help me to for get her.

I know But (D5)af ter one too man y that (Bm)I know that I’m (Asus)nev er.

On ly they can see where (Bm)this is gon na end.

If she sees all think I’m cra zy, but to (Bm)me it’s per fect sense.

And my (D5)mates are all there try’n’ to calm me down ’cause I’m (Asus)shout ing your name all o ver town.

I’m swear in’ if I go there now (G5)I can change your mind, turn it all a round.

And I (D5)know that I’m drunk, but I’ll say the words if she’ll (Asus)lis ten this time e ven though they’re slurred.

So I’ll dial her num ber and con fess to her I’m still in love, but all I heard was (Em11)noth ing, noth ing, (D5)noth ing, noth ing.

So I (D5)stum a ble there

a long the (Asus)rail ings and the fenc es.

I know But (D5)if I faced her face y that (Bm)she’ll come to her (Asus)sens es.

Ev ’ry drunk step I take (Bm)leads me to her door.

If she sees how much I’m hurt in’, but she’ll (Bm)take me back for sure.

And my (D5)mates are all there try’n’ to calm me down ’cause I’m (Asus)shout ing your name all o ver town.

I’m swear in’ if I go there now (G5)I can change your mind, turn it all a round.

And I (D5)know that I’m drunk, but I’ll say the words if she’ll (Asus)lis ten this time e ven though they’re slurred.

So I’ll dial her num ber and con fess to her I’m still in love, but all I heard was (Em11)noth ing, noth ing, (D5)noth ing, noth ing.

So I (D5)noth ing, noth ing, noth ing.

She said (Asus)noth ing, noth ing, noth ing.

Oh, I want ed words, but all I heard was noth ing.

Oh, I got (D5)noth ing, noth ing, noth ing.

I got (Asus)noth ing, noth ing, noth ing.

Oh, I want ed words, but all I heard was noth ing.

(G5)Oh, (D5)some times love’s in tox i cat ing.

(G5)Oh, you’re (D5)com in’ down, your hands are shak in’

when you (D5)re al ize there’s no one wait in’.

Am I (Em11)bet ter off (D5)dead?

Am I (Bm)bet ter off a (Asus)quit ter?

They say I’m (Em11)bet ter off (D5)now

than I (Bm)ev er was (Asus)with her.

And my I want ed words, but all I heard was noth ing.

Oh, I got (D5)noth ing, noth ing, noth ing.

I got noth ing.

Nothing by The Script

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 80 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Nothing”

What key is "Nothing" in?: "Nothing" by The Script is in the key of D with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Nothing" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Nothing" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Nothing"?: This arrangement of "Nothing" uses 9 chords: Asus4, Bm, C, D, Dpow, Em, Emin, F#m, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Nothing" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Script can I play here?: Try "SUPERHEROES", "BREAKEVEN", "FOR THE FIRST TIME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.