You're Only Lonely

by J.D. Souther

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Lyrics

When the world is read y to fall

on your lit tle shoul ders, re mem ber, and when you’re feel in’ lone ly and small,

and you need the some bod y there to hold you.

So You can call out my name

when you’re on ly lone ly.

Now, don’t you ev er be a (D)shamed.

You’re on ly lone ly.

When you need some bod y a round

on the nights that try you,

re mem ber, and I was there when you were a queen,

and I’ll be the last one y there be side you.

So you can call out my name

when you’re on ly lone ly.

Now, don’t you ev er be a (D)shamed.

You’re on ly lone ly.

ly.

(You’re on ly lone ly.)

(You’re on ly lone ly.)

(You’re on ly lone ly.)

When the world is read y to fall

on your lit tle shoul ders,

and when you’re feel in’ lone ly and small,

you need some bod y there to hold you.

So don’t you ev er be a (D)shamed

when you’re on ly lone ly.

(F#m)You can call out my name

when you’re on ly lone ly.

(You’re on ly lone ly.)

(You’re on ly lone ly.)

(You’re on ly lone ly.)

ly.

(You’re on ly lone ly.)

(You’re on ly lone ly.)

(You’re on ly lone ly.)

You're Only Lonely by J.D. Souther — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You're Only Lonely by J.D. Souther 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 A 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 "You're Only 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 "You're Only 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.