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If I (Cm7)give up the seat I’ve been (G7)sav ing to some (Cm7)el der ly la dy or (Ab)man, am I (Bb7)be ing a good boy, am I your pride and (Eb)joy, moth er?
(Fm7)Please, if you’re pleased, say I (Db)am.
And if, (Cm7)while in the course of my (G7)du ty, I per (Cm7)form an un for tu nate (Ab)take,
would you (Bb7)pun ish me so, un be liev a bly (Eb)so?
Nev er a (Fm7)gain will I make that mis take.
This (Bbm7)feel ing in side me could nev er de ny me the (Eb7)right to be wrong if I (Ab)choose.
And this (Abm7)pleas ure I get from, say, (Eb)win ning a bet is to (F7)lose.
When I’m (Cm7)drink ing my Bo na parte (G7)shan dy, eat ing (Cm7)more than e nough ap ple (Ab)pies,
will I (Bb7)glance at my screen and see real hu man (Eb)be ings starve to (Fm7)death right in front of my (Db)eyes?
Noth ing (Cm7)old, noth ing new, noth ing (G7)ven tured, noth ing (Cm7)gained, noth ing still born or (Ab)lost,
noth ing (Bb7)fur ther than proof, noth ing wild er than (Eb)youth, noth ing (Fm7)old er than time, noth ing (Bb7)sweet er than wine, noth ing (Gm7)phys i c’lly, (G7)reck less ly, (Cm7)hope less ly blind, noth ing (Fm7)I could n’t say, noth ing (Ab)way, ’cos to day noth ing (Eb)rhymed.
This (Bbm7)feel ing in side me could nev er de ny me the (Eb7)right to be wrong if I (Ab)choose.
And this (Abm7)pleas ure I get from, say, (Eb)win ning a bet is to (F7)lose.
(Eb)rhymed.
Nothing Rhymed — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Nothing Rhymed" by Gilbert O'Sullivan: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Nothing Rhymed”
- What key is "Nothing Rhymed" by Gilbert O'Sullivan played in?
- Nothing Rhymed is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Nothing Rhymed"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Nothing Rhymed" 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 Rhymed"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Nothing Rhymed"?
- "Nothing Rhymed" was originally performed by Gilbert O'Sullivan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Nothing Rhymed"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: Ab, Abm7, Bb7, Bbm7, Cm7, Db, Eb, Eb6, +5 more.
- What other songs by Gilbert O'Sullivan can I play here?
- Try "ALONE AGAIN (NATURALLY)", "CLAIR", "MATRIMONY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Nothing Rhymed" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Nothing Rhymed" by Gilbert O'Sullivan. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Nothing Rhymed" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Nothing Rhymed" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.