The Thrill is Gone is one of the most famous blues songs, made popular by B.B. King. It was written by Rick Darnell and Roy Hawkins in 1951, but reached the peak of its fame with B.B. Kings recording in 1969. The song speaks about the end of a relationship, yet its celebrated for B.B. Kings thrilling guitar performance, which helped to bring a new level of emotional expression and musical sophistication to the blues.
Key: Bm
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The thrill is gone, the thrill is gone away
Em
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The thrill is gone, the thrill is gone away
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F#7
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You done me wrong baby And you're gonna be sorry someday
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The thrill is gone, it's gone away from me
Em
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The thrill is gone, the thrill has gone away from me
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F#7
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Although I’ll still live on, But so lonely I'll be
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The thrill is gone, it's gone away for good
Em
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Oh, the thrill is gone, baby it's gone away for good
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F#7
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Someday I know I'll be open armed baby, just like I know a good man should
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You know I’m free, free now baby, I’m free from your spell
Em
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Oh, I’m free, free, free, now, I’m free from your spell
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F#7
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And now that it’s all over, all I can do is wish you well