Nothing From Nothing

by Billy Preston
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Lyrics

I’m not tryin’ to (B)be ing (E7)your he ro,

’cause (C7)that ta ze some in’, is too you cold na for with me.

I’m not tryin’ to (C)be ber?

leaves high (F)ness, ing.

’cause (A7)that ta mi some 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 thing be lieve you wan na you with me.

I’m Don’t you re (C)mem ing leaves told (F)ya ing.

I’m (A7)a ta sol some thing in the (G7)war you on na pov er me.

(C7)yeah.

Nothing From Nothing by Billy Preston

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 200 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Nothing From Nothing

What key is "Nothing From Nothing" in?
"Nothing From Nothing" by Billy Preston is in the key of C with a tempo of 200 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Nothing From Nothing" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Nothing From Nothing" 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.
What chords are used in "Nothing From Nothing"?
This arrangement of "Nothing From Nothing" uses 15 chords: A7, Am, Am7, B7, C, C6, C7, D7, +7 more.
How long does it take to learn "Nothing From Nothing" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Billy Preston can I play here?
Try "OUTA-SPACE", "WITH YOU I'M BORN AGAIN", "THAT'S THE WAY GOD PLANNED IT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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