The Beatles - For No One
Hello! Below you'll find my "For No One" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This beautiful piece is often referenced as one of The Beatles' "saddest" songs. There are only two sections to learn and in the video I give you a few different difficulty options for the chorus.
Enjoy!
For No One Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for For No One:
For No One Chords & Lyrics
[Verse 1]
B D#m/A#
Your day breaks, your mind aches
G#m B/F# E A
You find that all her words of kindness linger on
B
When she no longer needs you
B D#m/A#
Your day breaks, your mind aches
G#m B/F# E A
You find that all her words of kindness linger on
B
When she no longer needs you
[Verse 2]
B D#m/A#
She wakes up, she makes up
G#m B/F# E A
She takes her time and doesn't feel she has to hurry
B
She no longer needs you
[Chorus]
C#m G#7
And in her eyes you see nothing
C#m C#m
No sign of love behind the tears
G#7
Cried for no one
C#m C#m F#sus4 F#
A love that should have lasted years
[Verse 3]
B D#m/A#
You want her, you need her
G#m B/F# E
And yet you don't believe her when she says
A
Her love is dead
B
You think she needs you
B
You think she needs you
[Solo]
| B | D#m/A# | G#m | B/F# | E | A | B | B |
[Chorus]
C#m G#7
And in her eyes you see nothing
C#m C#m
No sign of love behind the tears
G#7
Cried for no one
C#m C#m F#sus4 F#
A love that should have lasted years
[Verse 4]
B D#m/A#
You stay home, she goes out
G#m B/F# E
She says that long ago she knew someone
A
But now he's gone
B
She doesn't need him
B
She doesn't need him
[Verse 5]
B D#m/A#
Your day breaks, your mind aches
G#m B/F# E
There will be times when all the things
A
She said will fill your head
B
You won't forget her
B
You won't forget her
[Chorus]
C#m G#7
And in her eyes you see nothing
C#m C#m
No sign of love behind the tears
G#7
Cried for no one
C#m C#m F#sus4 F#
A love that should have lasted years
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
For No One Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "For No One" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "For No One" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
