Lonely Town (From On The Town)

by Leonard Bernstein

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Lyrics

(Ebm7)Ga bey’s com in’, Ga bey’s (Cbmaj7)com in’ to town,

So (Db6)what?

Who (Gbmaj7)cares?

Back on the (Gbmaj7)ship it (Fm7)seemed such a snap: You’d (Gb6)tap a girl on the shoul der, She’d turn a round,

And she’d say: “I love (A9)you.”

But once on (Gmaj7)shore, it’s (F#m7)not such a snap, You (G6)get the cold shoul der, The old run a round,

You’re left with no one but (D9)you.

(Em7)Ga bey’s com in’,

(D9)Ga bey’s com in’ to (Emaj7)town.

A town’s a lone ly (B)town,

When you pass (C#dim)through,

And there is (C6)no

one (Em)wait ing (G7)there (Em)for (Dm7)you,

Then it’s a (Emaj7)lone ly town.

You wan der up and (B)down,

The crowds rush (A)by,

A mil lion (C6)fac

es (Em)pass be (G7)fore (Em)your (Am)eye,

Still it’s a (Emaj7)lone ly town.

(E9)Un less (E7)there’s (Bm6)love,

A love that’s shin ing like a (Eb)har bor (Abmaj7)light,

You’re lost in the (G6)night,

un less (B9)there’s (E6)love,

(C#m)The (G#m)world’s an emp ty (F#m7)place,

And ev ’ry (G#m)town’s

a lone ly town.

(E9)Un less (E7)there’s (Bm6)love,

a love that’s shin ing like a (Eb)har bor (Abmaj7)light,

You’re lost in the (Gmaj7)night,

un less (B9)there’s (E6)love,

(C#m)The (G#m)world’s an emp ty (F#m7)place,

And ev ’ry (G#m)town’s

a lone ly (Em)town.

Lonely Town (From On The Town) by Leonard Bernstein — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lonely Town (From On The Town)” by Leonard Bernstein 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 Cb at 108 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 "Lonely Town (From On The Town)" 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 Town (From On The Town)"?
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.
What other Leonard Bernstein songs work for kids?
Try "A Little Bit In Love", "Make Our Garden Grow (from Candide)", "New York, New York (from On The Town)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.