Nothingman

by Pearl Jam
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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,

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Nothingman" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 74 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Nothingman”

Why does "Nothingman" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Nothingman".
What key is "Nothingman" by Pearl Jam played in?
Nothingman is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Nothingman"?
The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Nothingman" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Nothingman"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Nothingman"?
"Nothingman" was originally performed by Pearl Jam. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Nothingman"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb6, Bbsus2, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, Dmin, F.
What other songs by Pearl Jam can I play here?
Try "ELDERLY WOMAN BEHIND THE COUNTER IN A SMALL TOWN", "SIRENS", "BLACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Nothingman"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Nothingman".
Can I see all the notes in "Nothingman"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 74 BPM.