The Thrill Is Gone
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E E6 E E7M F#m Bm5-/7
I'm in your arms, and you are kissing me
Em6 A9 Am7 B7 Cdim E4 E Bm5-/7 B7 E
But there seems to be something missingin your kissing
E E6 E E7M F#m Bm5-/7 Cdim Am7 B7 Cdim B7
The love we knew is just a memory; It's turned into a comedy
Em B5+ A9 A7/9 Am7 D9 D7/13- G7M G6 F Am6 B7 Em
The thrill is gone, the thrill is gone; I can see it in your eyes, I can hear it in your sighs
Am6 Em6 C7 Am F#7 B7 Em B+ A9 A7/9
Feel your touch and realize the thrill is gone, the nights are cold, for love is old
Am7 D9 D7/13- G7M G6 F Am6 B7 Em
Love was grand when love was new birds were singing, skies were blue
Am6 Em6 C7 Am F#7 B7 B7 G G7M Em6 F#7 Em
Now I don't appeal to you the thrill is gone, this is the end, so why pretend
Am7 F7/9 F7 B7 B7 B5+ Em C7M F#7 B7
And let it linger on? The thrill is gone
E E6 E E7M F#m Bm5-/7
I'm in your arms, and you are kissing me
Em6 A9 Am7 B7 Cdim E4 E Bm5-/7 B7 E
But there seems to be something missingin your kissing
E E6 E E7M F#m Bm5-/7 Cdim Am7 B7 Cdim B7
The love we knew is just a memory; It's turned into a comedy
Em B5+ A9 A7/9 Am7 D9 D7/13- G7M G6 F Am6 B7 Em
The thrill is gone, the thrill is gone; I can see it in your eyes, I can hear it in your sighs
Am6 Em6 C7 Am F#7 B7 Em B5+ A9 A7/9
Feel your touch and realize the thrill is gone, the nights are cold, for love is old
Am7 D9 D7/13- G7M G6 F Am6 B7 Em
Love was grand when love was new birds were singing, skies were blue
Am6 Em6 C7 Am F#7 B7 B7 G G7M Em6 F#7 Em
Now I don't appeal to you the thrill is gone, this is the end, so why pretend
Am7 F7/9 F7 B7 B7 B5+ Em Am6 Em Em6
And let it linger on? The thrill is gone
How to play The Thrill Is Gone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.