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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Nothing Rhymed" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Ab, 100 BPM.
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About “Nothing Rhymed”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Nothing Rhymed" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Nothing Rhymed" is in Ab.
- What key is "Nothing Rhymed" by Gilbert O'Sullivan played in?
- Nothing Rhymed is arranged in the key of Ab 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.
- Does "Nothing Rhymed" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Nothing Rhymed" is in the key of Ab at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Nothing Rhymed"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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