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I Who Have Nothing

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Aminor
90BPM
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'I (who have nothing)' as sung by the mighty Tom Jones
written by Donida/Leiber/Stoller
[Am] [G]
[Am]I, I who have [G]nothing,
[Am]I, I who have [G]no-one,
A[C]dore you, and want you [E]so,
But I'm just a [Am]no-one with nothing to [G]give you my darling but [F]oh,
I [Am]love you [Am] [G]
[Am]He, he buys you [G]diamonds,
[Am]Bright, sparkling [G]diamonds
But [C]believe me, dear, when I [E]say
That he can give [Am]you the world but [G]he'll never love you the [F]way
I [Am]love you
He'll [G]take you any place he wants
[F]To fancy clubs and restaurants
[G]I can only watch you with
[F]My nose pressed up against the window [E]pane[F][E]
[Am]I, I who have [G]nothing
[Am]I, I who have [G]no-one
Must [C]watch you go dancing [E]by
Wrapped in the [Am]arms of somebody [G]else when darling it's [F]I
Who [Am]loves you, I [F]love you
I [Dm]love you
[E]I love [Am]you
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The story behind the song

This song is a powerful declaration of love from someone who feels they have nothing to offer but their heart. The singer acknowledges that another person might give the beloved the world, but insists that no one could ever love them with the same depth and devotion. It's a raw, passionate plea that puts pure affection above all material possessions. Tom Jones, known for his robust baritone and wide-ranging style from pop to soul, brings a dramatic intensity to this timeless theme. It plays like a solemn vow, full of longing and unwavering commitment.

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