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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Ain't Nobody Home" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
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About “Ain't Nobody Home”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Ain't Nobody Home"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Ain't Nobody Home". Key of Db, 92 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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