What key is "Nothing Compares 2 U" in?

"Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 68 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Nothing Compares 2 U" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 Compares 2 U" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Nothing Compares 2 U" on piano?

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

What other songs by Sinead O'Connor can I play here?

Try "Nothing Compares 2 U". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

It’s been sev en hours and (C)fif teen days

since you took your love a way.

I go out ev ’ry night and (C)sleep all day,

since you took your love a way.

Since you been gone I can do what (C)ev er I want,

I can see whom ev er I choose.

I can eat my din ner in a fan cy (C)res tau rant,

but (Dm7)noth ing, I said noth ing can take a (A7)way these blues,

’cause (Eb)noth ing com (Bb)pares,

noth ing com (Bb)pares 2 U.

It’s been so long with (C)out you here,

like a bird with out a song.

Ah.

Noth ing can stop these lone ly (C)tears from fall ing.

Tell me, (Dm7)ba by,

where did I go (Bb)wrong?

I could put my arm a round ev ’ry (C)boy I see,

it ’d on ly re mind me of you.

Ah.

I went to the doc tor and guess what he (C)told me.

He said, (Dm7)girl, you’d bet ter try to have fun no mat ter (A7)what you do; but he’s a fool, ’cause (Eb)noth ing com (Bb)pares,

noth ing com (C)pares 2 U.

I could put my arm a round ev ’ry (C)boy I see,

it ’d on ly re mind me of you.

Ah.

I went to the doc tor and guess what he (C)told me.

He said, (Dm7)girl, you’d bet ter try to have fun no mat ter (A7)what you do; but he’s a fool, ’cause (Eb)noth ing com (Bb)pares,

noth ing com (C)pares 2 U.

Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 68 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Nothing Compares 2 U”

What key is "Nothing Compares 2 U" in?: "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 68 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Nothing Compares 2 U" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 Compares 2 U" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Nothing Compares 2 U" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Sinead O'Connor can I play here?: Try "Nothing Compares 2 U". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.