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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Nothingman" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Nothingman" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Nothingman" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Nothingman"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Nothingman" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Nothingman"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Nothingman" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.