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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Three O'clock Blues" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Three O'clock Blues" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Three O'clock Blues" is in C.
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.
Does "Three O'clock Blues" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Three O'clock Blues" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Three O'clock Blues"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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