What key is "Nothingman" in?

"Nothingman" by Pearl Jam is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 74 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Nothingman" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Nothingman" 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 "Nothingman"?

This arrangement of "Nothingman" uses 7 chords: Bb6, Bbsus2, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, Dmin, F.

How long does it take to learn "Nothingman" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Pearl Jam can I play here?

Try "ELDERLY WOMAN BEHIND THE COUNTER IN A SMALL TOWN", "SIRENS", "BLACK". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F)Once di vid ed,

and (Csus)noth in’ left (Dm)to sub (Bb6/9)tract.

(F)Some words, when spo ken,

(Csus)can’t be (Dm)tak en (Bb6/9)back.

(F)Walks on his own

with (Csus)thoughts he (Dm)can’t help (Bb6/9)think in’.

(F)Fu ture’s a bove,

but in the (Csus)past he’s (Dm)slow and (Bb6/9)sink in’.

(Bb6/9)Caught a bolt o’ light nin’,

cursed the (Bb6/9)day he let it go,

oh.

(F)Noth ing man,

(Csus)noth ing man,

(F)is n’t it some thin’?

(Bb6/9)Noth ing (Csus)man.

(F)She once be lieved

in ev ’ry (Csus)sto ry he (Dm7)had to (Bb6/9)tell.

(F)One day she stiff ened,

(Csus)took the (Dm7)oth er (Bb6/9)side.

(F)Emp ty stares

from each (Csus)cor ner of a (Dm7)shared pris on cell.

(F)One just es capes,

one’s (Csus)left in (Dm7)side the (Bb6/9)well.

And (Bb6/9)he who for gets

will be (Bb6/9)des tined to re mem ber,

oh,

(Csus)oh.

(F)Noth ing man,

(Csus)noth ing man.

(F)Is n’t it some thin’?

(Bb6/9)Noth ing (Csus)man.

Oh,

she don’t (Bb6/9)want him.

Oh,

she won’t (F)feed him

af ter he’s

(Bb6/9)flown a (Csus)way,

oh, (Bb6/9)in to the sun.

Ah, in to the sun,

burn, (burn,) burn,

(Csus)burn.

(F)Noth ing man,

(Csus)Noth ing man.

(F)Is n’t it some thin’?

(Bb6/9)Noth ing (Csus)man.

(F)Noth ing man,

(Csus)Noth ing man.

(F)Could a been some thin,

(Bb6/9)noth ing (Csus)man.

(Csus)man.

Oh,

(Bb6/9)oh,

(Bb6/9)oh.

Nothingman by Pearl Jam

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 74 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Nothingman”

What key is "Nothingman" in?: "Nothingman" by Pearl Jam is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 74 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Nothingman" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Nothingman" 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 "Nothingman"?: This arrangement of "Nothingman" uses 7 chords: Bb6, Bbsus2, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, Dmin, F.
How long does it take to learn "Nothingman" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Pearl Jam can I play here?: Try "ELDERLY WOMAN BEHIND THE COUNTER IN A SMALL TOWN", "SIRENS", "BLACK". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.