Ain't Nobody Home

by B.B. King
Loading song
Fetching song
1
Play in Kid Mode

Other arrangements of Ain't Nobody Home

Pick a learning view.

Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

1 person has learned this song

Learn "Ain't Nobody Home" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "Ain't Nobody Home" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Ain't Nobody Home" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Ain't Nobody Home"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Ain't Nobody Home" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Ain't Nobody Home"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ain't Nobody Home" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

More songs you might like