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 armed, ba by.

And you’ll (F#7)be sor ry some day.

should.

The thrill is gone.

free now, ba by,

It’s gone a way from me.

The thrill is gone, ba by.

The 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 armed, ba by, just like (F#7)I know a good man

should.

You know I’m free, free now, ba by,

I’m free from your spell.

me.

Oh, I’m free, free, free now.

I’m 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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"The Thrill Is Gone" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 100 BPM.

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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.

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