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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 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 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 arms 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 (guess what he 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.
Oh.
(F)All the flow ers that you plant ed, ma ma,
in the back yard
all died in the wind and the rain.
Ah.
I know that liv ing with you, ba by, was (C)some times hard,
but I’m will ing to give it an oth er try.
(Eb)Noth ing com (Bb)pares,
noth ing com (C)pares 2 U.
Noth ing com (Bb)pares,
noth ing com (C)pares 2 U.
Noth ing com (Bb)pares,
noth ing com (C)pares 2 U.
Nothing Compares 2 U — Simple Sheet Music
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"Nothing Compares 2 U" 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 Bb, 60 BPM.
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About “Nothing Compares 2 U”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Nothing Compares 2 U"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Prince played in?
- Nothing Compares 2 U is arranged in the key of Bb 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 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Nothing Compares 2 U" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 Prince. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Nothing Compares 2 U"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A7, Bb, C, Dm7, Eb, F, Gm7.
- What other songs by Prince can I play here?
- Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "LITTLE RED CORVETTE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Nothing Compares 2 U". Key of Bb, 60 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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