Is "How Do You Get That Lonely" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "How Do You Get That Lonely"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "How Do You Get That Lonely" use?

Just 11 chords: Am, Bb, Bb6, C, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, Eb, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

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How Do You Get That Lonely

· by Blaine Larsen

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Lyrics

It was (F)just an oth er sto ry, print ed (Dm)on the sec ond page

Did he lose und er neath the Tig ers foot ball score.

It said (F)he was on ly eight een,

a (Dm)boy a bout my age.

They found him see face down on his bed room (Csus)floor.

There’ll be (Dm)serv ic es on Fri day at the (Am)Law rence Fu ner’l Home,

I then (Bb)out on Moores ville high way but they’ll (F)lay him ’neath the stone.

How do you (C)get that lone ly?

How do you (C)hurt that bad,

to make you make the call

that hav in’ no life at all

is bet ter than the (Bb)life that you had?

How do you (C)feel so emp ty

you wan na (F)let it all (Gm9)go?

How do you (C)get that lone ly

and (C)no bod y knows?

Did his (F)girl friend break up with him, did he (Dm)buy or steal that gun?

Did he lose the fight neath with drugs or al co hol?

Did his (F)mom and dad dy for get

to (Dm)say, “I love you, son.”

Did no one see the down writ ing on the (Csus)wall?

I’m not (Dm)blam in’ an y bod y, we all (Am)do the best we can.

I know (Bb)hind sight’s twen ty twen ty, but I (F)still don’t un der stand.

How do you (C)get that lone ly?

How do you (C)hurt that bad,

to make you make the call

that hav in’ no life at all

is bet ter than the (Bb)life that you had?

How do you (C)feel so emp ty

you wan na (F)let it all (Gm9)go?

How do you (C)get that lone ly

and (C)no bod y knows?

Did his

It was (F)just an oth er sto ry, print ed (Dm)on the sec ond page

un der neath the Tig ers foot ball score.

How Do You Get That Lonely by Blaine Larsen — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “How Do You Get That Lonely” by Blaine Larsen in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 138 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "How Do You Get That Lonely" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "How Do You Get That Lonely"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "How Do You Get That Lonely" use?: Just 11 chords: Am, Bb, Bb6, C, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, Eb, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.