Oh, Lonesome Me

· by Don Gibson

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Lyrics

Ev ’ry bod y’s go in’ out and (G7)hav in’ fun;

I’m just a fool for stay in’ home and (C)hav in’ none.

I can’t get o ver (C7)how she set me (F)free.

(Gdim)Oh,

(G7)lone some (C)me.

A bad mis take I’m mak in’ by just (G7)hang in’ ’round;

I know that I should have some fun and (C)paint the town.

A love sick fool that’s (C7)blind and just can’t (F)see.

(Gdim)Oh,

(G7)lone some (C)me.

A (C)me.

I’ll (G)bet she’s not like me; she’s (D7)out and fan cy free,

flirt ing with the boys with all her (G)charms,

but I still love her so, and (D7)broth er don’t you know I’d wel come her right back here in my (G)arms.

Well, there (C)must be some way I can lose these (G7)lone some blues,

for get a bout the past and find some (C)bod y new.

I’ve thought of ev ’ry (C7)thing from A to (F)Z.

(Gdim)Oh,

(G7)lone some (C)me.

(Gdim)Oh,

(G7)lone some (C)me.

Oh, Lonesome Me by Don Gibson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Oh, Lonesome Me” by Don Gibson 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 C at 184 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 "Oh, Lonesome Me" 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 "Oh, Lonesome Me"?: 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 Don Gibson songs work for kids?: Try "I Can't Stop Loving You". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.