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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Ain't Nobody Home" by B.B. King in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Ain't Nobody Home" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Ain't Nobody Home" with hands-separate practice in Db at 92 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Ain't Nobody Home"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Ain't Nobody Home" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Ain't Nobody Home"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Ain't Nobody Home" is in the key of Db at 92 BPM.

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