Nothing Compares 2 U

by Sinead O'Connor
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Nothing Compares 2 U" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 68 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Nothing Compares 2 U”

Why does "Nothing Compares 2 U" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Nothing Compares 2 U".
What key is "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor played in?
Nothing Compares 2 U is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Nothing Compares 2 U"?
The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Nothing Compares 2 U" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Nothing Compares 2 U"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Nothing Compares 2 U"?
"Nothing Compares 2 U" was originally performed by Sinead O'Connor. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Sinead O'Connor can I play here?
Try "Nothing Compares 2 U". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Nothing Compares 2 U"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Nothing Compares 2 U".
Can I see all the notes in "Nothing Compares 2 U"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 68 BPM.