The thrill is gone.
The thrill has gone a way.
The thrill is gone, ba by.
The thrill has gone a way.
You know you done me wrong, o pen ba by.
And you’ll (F#7)be sor ry some day.
The thrill is gone.
free now, ba by,
It’s gone a way from me.
The thrill is gone, ba by.
thrill has (Bm)gone a way from me.
Al though I’ll still live on, (F#7)ver,
but so can (Bm)lone ly I’ll wish you be.
The thrill is gone.
It’s gone a way for good.
The thrill is gone, ba by.
It’s gone a way for good.
Some day I know I’ll be o pen ba by, just like (F#7)I know a good man
You know I’m free, free now, ba by,
I’m free from your spell.
me.
Oh, I’m free, free, free now.
free has (Bm)gone from your from spell.
And now that it’s all o (F#7)ver,
all I can (Bm)do is I’ll wish you be.
well.
The Thrill Is Gone by B.B. King
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "The Thrill Is Gone" in?
- "The Thrill Is Gone" by B.B. King is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "The Thrill Is Gone" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "The Thrill Is Gone" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "The Thrill Is Gone"?
- This arrangement of "The Thrill Is Gone" uses 4 chords: Bm, Em, F#7, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "The Thrill Is Gone" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by B.B. King can I play here?
- Try "AIN'T NOBODY HOME", "EVERYDAY I HAVE THE BLUES", "Please Accept My Love". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.