Em
Gm
D
A
G
F#m
Em7
Nowhere Man
The Beatles
About the Original
"Nowhere Man" is a classic Beatles song known for its bright, jangly guitar sound and memorable melody. The original recording features rich vocal harmonies and a clean, rhythmic strumming style that suits acoustic or electric guitar.**
Playing Tips
The song is in the key of D and uses common open chords like D, A, G, and Em, along with Gm, F#m, and Em7. Beginners may find Gm and F#m a bit challenging as they are barre chords. Practice these shapes slowly for smoother transitions.
Strumming Pattern
A simple down-down-up-up-down-up (D-D-U-U-D-U) strumming pattern works well throughout. Focus on keeping a steady rhythm and accent the first downstroke of each measure for that Beatles feel.
Chord Transitions
Moving between D, A, and G is straightforward. For Em to Gm, slide your fingers from the Em (022000) shape up to the Gm barre (355333) at the third fret. F#m (244222) is also a barre chord—try barring the second fret with your index finger and forming the E minor shape above it.
Techniques
Use light muting with the palm of your strumming hand for a more percussive sound, especially during verses. For Em7, play 020000 for an easy transition from A.
Practice the instrumental section repeatedly to get comfortable with the chord order. Slow practice and consistency will help you master the song and play along with the recording.
Intro
He's a real nowhere man, sitting in his Nowhere Land
Em Making all hisGm nowhere plans forD nobody
Doesn't have aA point of view,G knows not where he'sD going to
Em Isn't he aGm bit like you andD me?
ChorusNowhereF#m Man pleaseG listen, You don'tF#m know what you'reG missing
NowhereF#m Man, theEm wor-r-A r-ld isEm7 at your comA mand
InstrumentalD A G D Em Gm D D
VerseD He's as blind asA he can be,G just sees what heD wants to see
Em Nowhere Man canGm you see me atD all?
ChorusNowhereF#m Man, don'tG worry, Take yourF#m time, don'tG hurry
Leave itF#m all tillEm somebodyA elseEm7 lends you aA hand
VerseD Doesn't have aA point of view,G knows not where he'sD going to
Em Isn't he aGm bit like you andD me?
ChorusNowhereF#m Man pleaseG listen, You don'tF#m know what you'reG missing
NowhereF#m Man, theEm wor-r-A r-ld isEm7 at your comA mand
OutroD He's a realA nowhere man,G sitting in hisD Nowhere Land
Em Making all hisGm nowhere plans forD nobody
Em Making all hisGm nowhere plans forD nobody
Em Making all hisGm nowhere plans forD nobody