Bobby Blue BlandIntermediateKey of A5 Chords3 min readUpdated
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City Chords – Guitar
Bobby “Blue” Bland’s soulful lament about urban loneliness and lost love. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Soul Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out to capture the song’s melancholy feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the town
AD
Ain’t no love, and it’s sure a pity
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Chorus
AE
And it’s lonely out here
AE
Without love, it’s so hard to bear
AD
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Verse 2
AE
I walk the streets ’til the early morning
AE
I walk the streets ’til the break of day
AD
I’m tryin’ to find my own true lovin’
AE
But she’s further and further away
Chorus
AE
And it’s lonely out here
AE
Without love, it’s so hard to bear
AD
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Bridge
DA
I said, the sun don’t shine anymore
DA
When she closed the door
DA
And the night just seems to last so long
DA
Since she’s been gone
Verse 3
AE
I see the people as they’re passing by me
AE
I see the tears that’s in their eyes
AD
I see the lonely faces looking for what used to be
AE
Before the good love died
Chorus
AE
And it’s lonely out here
AE
Without love, it’s so hard to bear
AD
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Outro
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the town
AD
Ain’t no love, and it’s sure a pity
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Practice tip: Work on the transition from the A to the E chord, as it’s the backbone of the song’s progression; try using a pivot finger on the 2nd string to make it smoother.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, G, C and F.
Is "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City"?
It was written by Dan Walsh, Michael Price, and released in 1974.
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City Chords – Ukulele
Bobby “Blue” Bland’s soulful lament about urban loneliness and lost love. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Soul Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out to capture the song’s melancholy feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the town
AD
Ain’t no love, and it’s sure a pity
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Chorus
AE
And it’s lonely out here
AE
Without love, it’s so hard to bear
AD
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Verse 2
AE
I walk the streets ’til the early morning
AE
I walk the streets ’til the break of day
AD
I’m tryin’ to find my own true lovin’
AE
But she’s further and further away
Chorus
AE
And it’s lonely out here
AE
Without love, it’s so hard to bear
AD
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Bridge
DA
I said, the sun don’t shine anymore
DA
When she closed the door
DA
And the night just seems to last so long
DA
Since she’s been gone
Verse 3
AE
I see the people as they’re passing by me
AE
I see the tears that’s in their eyes
AD
I see the lonely faces looking for what used to be
AE
Before the good love died
Chorus
AE
And it’s lonely out here
AE
Without love, it’s so hard to bear
AD
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Outro
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the town
AD
Ain’t no love, and it’s sure a pity
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Practice tip: Work on the transition from the A to the E chord, as it’s the backbone of the song’s progression; try using a pivot finger on the 2nd string to make it smoother.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, G, C and F.
Is "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City"?
It was written by Dan Walsh, Michael Price, and released in 1974.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City Chords – Piano
Bobby “Blue” Bland’s soulful lament about urban loneliness and lost love. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Soul Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out to capture the song’s melancholy feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the town
AD
Ain’t no love, and it’s sure a pity
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Chorus
AE
And it’s lonely out here
AE
Without love, it’s so hard to bear
AD
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Verse 2
AE
I walk the streets ’til the early morning
AE
I walk the streets ’til the break of day
AD
I’m tryin’ to find my own true lovin’
AE
But she’s further and further away
Chorus
AE
And it’s lonely out here
AE
Without love, it’s so hard to bear
AD
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Bridge
DA
I said, the sun don’t shine anymore
DA
When she closed the door
DA
And the night just seems to last so long
DA
Since she’s been gone
Verse 3
AE
I see the people as they’re passing by me
AE
I see the tears that’s in their eyes
AD
I see the lonely faces looking for what used to be
AE
Before the good love died
Chorus
AE
And it’s lonely out here
AE
Without love, it’s so hard to bear
AD
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Outro
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the town
AD
Ain’t no love, and it’s sure a pity
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Practice tip: Work on the transition from the A to the E chord, as it’s the backbone of the song’s progression; try using a pivot finger on the 2nd string to make it smoother.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, G, C and F.
Is "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City"?
It was written by Dan Walsh, Michael Price, and released in 1974.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City Chords – Banjo
Bobby “Blue” Bland’s soulful lament about urban loneliness and lost love. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Soul Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out to capture the song’s melancholy feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the town
AD
Ain’t no love, and it’s sure a pity
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Chorus
AE
And it’s lonely out here
AE
Without love, it’s so hard to bear
AD
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Verse 2
AE
I walk the streets ’til the early morning
AE
I walk the streets ’til the break of day
AD
I’m tryin’ to find my own true lovin’
AE
But she’s further and further away
Chorus
AE
And it’s lonely out here
AE
Without love, it’s so hard to bear
AD
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Bridge
DA
I said, the sun don’t shine anymore
DA
When she closed the door
DA
And the night just seems to last so long
DA
Since she’s been gone
Verse 3
AE
I see the people as they’re passing by me
AE
I see the tears that’s in their eyes
AD
I see the lonely faces looking for what used to be
AE
Before the good love died
Chorus
AE
And it’s lonely out here
AE
Without love, it’s so hard to bear
AD
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Outro
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the town
AD
Ain’t no love, and it’s sure a pity
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Practice tip: Work on the transition from the A to the E chord, as it’s the backbone of the song’s progression; try using a pivot finger on the 2nd string to make it smoother.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, G, C and F.
Is "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City"?
It was written by Dan Walsh, Michael Price, and released in 1974.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City Chords – Mandolin
Bobby “Blue” Bland’s soulful lament about urban loneliness and lost love. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Soul Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out to capture the song’s melancholy feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the town
AD
Ain’t no love, and it’s sure a pity
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Chorus
AE
And it’s lonely out here
AE
Without love, it’s so hard to bear
AD
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Verse 2
AE
I walk the streets ’til the early morning
AE
I walk the streets ’til the break of day
AD
I’m tryin’ to find my own true lovin’
AE
But she’s further and further away
Chorus
AE
And it’s lonely out here
AE
Without love, it’s so hard to bear
AD
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Bridge
DA
I said, the sun don’t shine anymore
DA
When she closed the door
DA
And the night just seems to last so long
DA
Since she’s been gone
Verse 3
AE
I see the people as they’re passing by me
AE
I see the tears that’s in their eyes
AD
I see the lonely faces looking for what used to be
AE
Before the good love died
Chorus
AE
And it’s lonely out here
AE
Without love, it’s so hard to bear
AD
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Outro
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the town
AD
Ain’t no love, and it’s sure a pity
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Practice tip: Work on the transition from the A to the E chord, as it’s the backbone of the song’s progression; try using a pivot finger on the 2nd string to make it smoother.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, G, C and F.
Is "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City"?
It was written by Dan Walsh, Michael Price, and released in 1974.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City Chords – Harmonica
Bobby “Blue” Bland’s soulful lament about urban loneliness and lost love. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Soul Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out to capture the song’s melancholy feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the town
AD
Ain’t no love, and it’s sure a pity
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Chorus
AE
And it’s lonely out here
AE
Without love, it’s so hard to bear
AD
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Verse 2
AE
I walk the streets ’til the early morning
AE
I walk the streets ’til the break of day
AD
I’m tryin’ to find my own true lovin’
AE
But she’s further and further away
Chorus
AE
And it’s lonely out here
AE
Without love, it’s so hard to bear
AD
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Bridge
DA
I said, the sun don’t shine anymore
DA
When she closed the door
DA
And the night just seems to last so long
DA
Since she’s been gone
Verse 3
AE
I see the people as they’re passing by me
AE
I see the tears that’s in their eyes
AD
I see the lonely faces looking for what used to be
AE
Before the good love died
Chorus
AE
And it’s lonely out here
AE
Without love, it’s so hard to bear
AD
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Outro
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the city
AE
Ain’t no love in the heart of the town
AD
Ain’t no love, and it’s sure a pity
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
AE
Ain’t no love, ’cause you ain’t around
Practice tip: Work on the transition from the A to the E chord, as it’s the backbone of the song’s progression; try using a pivot finger on the 2nd string to make it smoother.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, G, C and F.
Is "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City"?
It was written by Dan Walsh, Michael Price, and released in 1974.