Lonely Tonight

by Blake Shelton feat. Ashley Monroe

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I nev er thought you’d pick up the phone.

It’s (Am)Fri day night, you should be out on the town.

Did n’t think you’d be (Bb6)sit tin’ at home all a lone like me.

(F)Noth in’ on T V, noth in’ to do.

(Am)Noth in’ to keep my mind off you and me and the way it was.

Are you (Bb6)think in’ ’bout it now?

Be cause (F)I could be there in five,

(Bb)one more one last time.

(F)We don’t have to be (Am)lone ly to night.

Need you, want you, I’m right here.

(F)We don’t have to be lone

ly to night.

I know we should n’t, but I don’t care.

I don’t (Dm)wan na be right, I don’t wan na be strong.

(Am)I just wan na hold you till the heart break’s gone.

When the (Bb)sun comes up, we can both move on.

We don’t have to be lone ly to night.

That taste, that touch, the fire I miss, those (Am)“kiss me” eyes, your red wine lips on (Bb)mine like it used to be.

Ba by, I want you and you want me.

(F)We don’t have to be (Am)lone ly to night.

Need you, want you, I’m right here.

(F)We don’t have to be lone

ly to night.

I know we should n’t, but I don’t care.

I don’t (Dm)wan na be right, I don’t wan na be strong.

(Am)I just wan na hold you till the heart break’s gone.

When the (Bb)sun comes up, we can both move on.

We don’t have to be lone ly to night.

That taste, that touch, the fire I miss, those (Am)“kiss me” eyes, your red wine lips on (Bb)mine like it used to be.

Ba by, I want you and you want me.

(F)I can be there in five,

(Bb)one more one last time.

(F)We don’t have to be (Am)lone ly to night.

Oh, I need you and I’m right here.

(F)We don’t have to be lone

ly to night, to night, to night,

(Am)yeah.

Lonely Tonight by Blake Shelton feat. Ashley Monroe — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lonely Tonight by Blake Shelton feat. Ashley Monroe 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 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Lonely Tonight" 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 "Lonely Tonight"?
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 "Lonely Tonight" use?
Just 7 chords: Am, Bb, Bb6, Bbsus2, C, Dm, F. Take it one section at a time.