Nothing

by The Script
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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.

I got noth ing.

Nothing — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Nothing" by The Script: 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 D, 80 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Nothing”

What key is "Nothing" by The Script played in?
Nothing is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Nothing"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Nothing" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Nothing"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Nothing"?
"Nothing" was originally performed by The Script. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Nothing"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Asus4, Bm, C, D, Dpow, Em, Emin, F#m, +1 more.
What other songs by The Script can I play here?
Try "SUPERHEROES", "BREAKEVEN", "FOR THE FIRST TIME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Nothing" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Nothing" by The Script. 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 "Nothing" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Nothing" 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.