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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Nothing Rhymed" 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 Ab, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Nothing Rhymed"?
- 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 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.
- 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 Rhymed". Key of Ab, 100 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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