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.

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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Nothing" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.

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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.