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Key: D major•
Verse 1
D
D

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The song really 'bout nothing,

you know?

That's exactly what it's about,
Interlude 1

kinda nothing
D
D

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Verse 2
D
D

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I can't lose what I never had

You can't take what I ain't got

When I'm happy,

you won't make me sad

Depending on you all, well, I'm not
Verse 3
D
D

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'Cause I started out with nothing
G
G

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F
F

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D
D

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And I still got most of it left
Verse 4

Let's do
D
D

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When I'm down, I just get up

When I'm down, well, I stand up

Been down many times,

well, you know it's true

I haven't had a red dime

between me and you
Verse 5
D
D

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'Cause I started out with nothing
G
G

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F
F

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D
D

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And still got most of it left
G
G

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D
D

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'Cause I started out with nothing
G
G

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D
D

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F
F

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Em
Em

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D
D

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And still got most of it left
G
G

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D
D

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Yes, I started out with nothing
G
G

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D
D

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F
F

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D
D

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And still got most of it left
Verse 6
D
D

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Okay now eagle or whippoorwill

Mm, one more time
G
G

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D

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Oh, play the guitar now
Verse 7

Yeah, I like it
D
D

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G
G

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D

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Well, I started out with nothing
G
G

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D
D

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F
F

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D

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And I still got most of it left (yeah, yeah,

oh lord)
G
G

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Yes, I started out with nothing
D
D

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G
G

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D
D

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And I still got most of it left
Verse 8
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D

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If it all fell apart today

I could just a- walk (walk)

Get on down the street (yeah)

I ain't worried (worried) where I'm gonna

sleep (where I'm gonna sleep)

I can always find some food to eat
Verse 9
D
D

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G
G

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D
D

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'Cause I started out with nothing
G
G

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F
F

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Em
Em

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D
D

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And I still got most of it left
G
G

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Well, I started out with nothing
D
D

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G
G

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F
F

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And I still got most of it left
D
D

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Verse 10


Most of it left

Got most of it left (yes, I do)

Most of it left
D
D

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D
D

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Because I started out with nothing
G
G

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And I still got most of it left
D
D

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Mm- mm- mm

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • F

  • Em

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of started out with nothing by Seasick Steve is D major.

The primary chords used in started out with nothing are D, G, F, Em.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, G, F, Em, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of started out with nothing is approximately 182 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of started out with nothing using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for started out with nothing. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Seasick Steve.

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You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for started out with nothing by Seasick Steve on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.