The Thrill Is Gone

by B.B. King
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Lyrics

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Thrill Is Gone" by B.B. King: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 100 BPM.

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

About “The Thrill Is Gone”

What key is "The Thrill Is Gone" by B.B. King played in?
The Thrill Is Gone is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Thrill Is Gone"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Thrill Is Gone" 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 "The Thrill Is Gone"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Thrill Is Gone"?
"The Thrill Is Gone" was originally performed by B.B. King. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Thrill Is Gone"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bm, Em, F#7, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Thrill Is Gone" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Thrill Is Gone" by B.B. King. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Thrill Is Gone" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Thrill Is Gone" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.