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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Ain't Nobody Home" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Db, 92 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Ain't Nobody Home

Why does "Ain't Nobody Home" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Ain't Nobody Home".
What key is "Ain't Nobody Home" by B.B. King played in?
Ain't Nobody Home is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ain't Nobody Home"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ain't Nobody Home" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Ain't Nobody Home"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ain't Nobody Home"?
"Ain't Nobody Home" was originally performed by B.B. King. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ain't Nobody Home"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bb7, C, Db, Db6, Dbm, Eb, +4 more.
What other songs by B.B. King can I play here?
Try "EVERYDAY I HAVE THE BLUES", "THE THRILL IS GONE", "Please Accept My Love". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Ain't Nobody Home"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Ain't Nobody Home".
Can I see all the notes in "Ain't Nobody Home"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Db at 92 BPM.

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