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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Three O'clock Blues" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "Three O'clock Blues" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Three O'clock Blues" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Three O'clock Blues"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Three O'clock Blues" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Three O'clock Blues"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Three O'clock Blues" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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