Learn "NOTHING FROM NOTHING" by Billy Preston on Piano

Master "NOTHING FROM NOTHING" by Billy Preston with our interactive piano player. This easy-level R&B/Soul arrangement is in the key of C at 200 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

I’m not tryin’ to (B)be ing (E7)your he ro, ’cause (C7)that ta ze some (F)ro, in’, is too you cold na for with me. I’m not tryin’ to (C)be ber? leaves your high (F)ness, ing. ’cause (A7)that ta mi some (D7)nus thing is the (G7)too you low na to see, ty, (C7)yeah. I’m Noth ing from (B)noth ing (E7)leaves noth ing, and (C7)I’m ta not some (F)stuff thing be lieve you wan na you with me. I’m Don’t you re (C)mem ing leaves I told (F)ya ing. I’m (A7)a ta sol some (D7)dier thing in the (G7)war you on na pov er me. (C7)yeah.

Song Details

Category
R&B/Soul
Key
C
Tempo
200 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Nothing From Nothing" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.