Ain't Nobody Home

by B.B. King

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Once up on a (Gb)time, a (Db)long, long you time a (Eb)go,

wher ev er you’d (Gb)lead me (Db)I would sure ly (Eb)fol low.

Girl, you put me through some (Db)pain and mis er y,

and (Fm7)now (Ab)you are (Db)stand ing

(Fm7)on (Ab)my (Db)door step, (Fm7)tell (Ab)ing time, (Db)me by,

(Eb)how much you need me.

Ain’t no bod y home, (No bod y’s home,) mm,

ain’t no bod y home.

(no bod y’s home.)

How man y a (Gb)times I (Db)begged for you to come (Eb)home,

but you er laughed (Gb)at me (Db)and said let me (Eb)a lone.

Through my fall ing tears I (Db)saw you walk a way,

and (Fm7)now (Ab)you’re beg (Db)ging me

(Fm7)to (Ab)for (Db)give you.

(Fm7)But (Ab)this time, (Db)ba by,

(Eb)it’s your turn to beg.

Ain’t no bod y home, (No bod y’s home,) mm,

ain’t no bod y home.

(no bod y’s home.)

(Ab)Ain’t

(Db6)no (Eb6)bod y (Ab)home,

no bod y home.

Girl, I (Ab7)used to love you,

ways (Ab7)no one else would love you.

Gave you (Ab7)ev ’ry thing that I own.

(Bb7)Girl, you can’t come back here, (Eb7)ain’t no bod y home.

(CN.C.)No bod y’s home.

Once up on a (Gb)time,

when you went on your way, girl, I hoped and prayed that (Db)you’d come back some (Eb)day.

But time has made some chang es, (Db)turned me up side down.

(Fm7)So (Ab)you can (Db)beg me

(Fm7)to (Ab)for (Db)give you, (Fm7)but (Ab)this time, (Db)ba by, you can (Eb7)turn right a round.

(Ab)Ain’t

(Db6)no (Eb6)bod y (Ab)home,

ain’t

(Db6)no (Eb6)bod y (Ab)home.

Ain’t no bod y, (Db6)no (Eb6)bod y (Ab)home.

Ain’t no bod y, (Db6)no (Eb6)bod y (Ab)home.

Ain’t no bod y, (Db6)no (Eb6)bod y (Ab)home.

Ain’t no bod y, (Db6)no (Eb6)bod y (Ab)home.

Ain't Nobody Home by B.B. King — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ain't Nobody Home” by B.B. King in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Db at 92 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Ain't Nobody Home" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Ain't Nobody Home"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Ain't Nobody Home" use?
Just 12 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bb7, C, Db, Db6, Dbm, Eb, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other B.B. King songs work for kids?
Try "EVERYDAY I HAVE THE BLUES", "THE THRILL IS GONE", "Please Accept My Love". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.