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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Nothingman" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 74 BPM.
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About “Nothingman”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Nothingman" 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. "Nothingman" is in F.
- 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.
- Does "Nothingman" 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. "Nothingman" is in the key of F at 74 BPM.
- What chords are in "Nothingman"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.