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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Three O'clock Blues" by B.B. King in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Three O'clock Blues" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Three O'clock Blues" with hands-separate practice in C at 90 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Three O'clock Blues"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Three O'clock Blues" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Three O'clock Blues"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Three O'clock Blues" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.

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