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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · B · A · G#m
Nowhere Man Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · B · A · G#m
Nowhere Man Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · B · A · G#m
Nowhere Man Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · B · A · G#m
Nowhere Man Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · B · A · G#m
Nowhere Man Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · B · A · G#m
Nowhere Man Chords – Harmonica
A classic Beatles song about a disconnected individual. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo and focus on the chord changes.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – A
E – B
E – A
E
Chorus
B
E – A
E – B
Verse 2
E – A
E – B
E – A – E
Chorus
B
E – A
E – B
Bridge
A – E
B – E
A – E – B
Verse 3
E – A
E – B
E – A
E
Chorus
B
E – A
E – B
Chorus
B
E – A
E – B
E – A – E
Practice tip: The chords E, A, and B are all open chords in this key. Practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Nowhere Man"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, B, A and G#m.
Is "Nowhere Man" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Nowhere Man" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Nowhere Man"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1965.