Three O'clock Blues

by B.B. King
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Lyrics

Now here it is (C7)three o’ clock in the morn in’,

Lord, can’t be e ven close my (C7)eyes.

Whoa,

three o’ (F7)clock in the morn er in’, ba by,

Lord, can’t be e ven close my (C7)eyes.

Well, I (G7)can’t find my ba by.

Lord, and I can’t be sat is (C)fied.

Lord, I’ve (C7)looked a round er y me, y,

Lord, my be ba by can’t be (C7)found.

Whoa,

I looked (F7)all in a round er me, peo ple.

Lord, My be ba by can’t be (C7)found.

Well, if (G7)I find my ba by,

I’m go in’ down the bowl in’ (C)ground.

Lord, I’ve

Whoa,

Three O'clock Blues — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Three O'clock Blues" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Three O'clock Blues

Why does "Three O'clock Blues" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Three O'clock Blues".
What key is "Three O'clock Blues" by B.B. King played in?
Three O'clock Blues is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Three O'clock Blues"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Three O'clock Blues" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Three O'clock Blues"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Three O'clock Blues"?
"Three O'clock Blues" was originally performed by B.B. King. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by B.B. King can I play here?
Try "AIN'T NOBODY HOME", "EVERYDAY I HAVE THE BLUES", "THE THRILL IS GONE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Three O'clock Blues"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Three O'clock Blues".
Can I see all the notes in "Three O'clock Blues"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 90 BPM.

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