Bmtap to play
Emtap to play
F#7tap to play
Key
Bm
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Bm · Em · F#7
The Thrill Is Gone Chords – Guitar
Bmtap to play
Emtap to play
F#7tap to play
Key
Bm
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Bm · Em · F#7
The Thrill Is Gone Chords – Ukulele
Bmtap to play
Emtap to play
F#7tap to play
Key
Bm
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Bm · Em · F#7
The Thrill Is Gone Chords – Piano
Bmtap to play
Emtap to play
F#7tap to play
Key
Bm
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Bm · Em · F#7
The Thrill Is Gone Chords – Banjo
Bmtap to play
Emtap to play
F#7tap to play
Key
Bm
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Bm · Em · F#7
The Thrill Is Gone Chords – Mandolin
Bmtap to play
Emtap to play
F#7tap to play
Key
Bm
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Bm · Em · F#7
The Thrill Is Gone Chords – Harmonica
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
Chords used: Bm, Em, F#7 · Key: Bm · Difficulty: Intermediate · More 3-chord songs →
1
Three blues chords
Bm, Em, and F#7. A minor blues progression.
2
Slow blues feel
Play slowly with feeling. Let notes sustain. B.B. King was the master of making one note say everything.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Bm
Em
Bm
Em
F#7
Em – Bm
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "The Thrill Is Gone"?
You need 3 Intermediate-friendly chords: Bm, Em and F#7.
Is "The Thrill Is Gone" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated Intermediate and uses only 3 chords in the key of Bm, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "The Thrill Is Gone" in?
It is in the key of Bm.
Who wrote "The Thrill Is Gone"?
It was written by B.B. King.