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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"How Do You Get That Lonely" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 138 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “How Do You Get That Lonely”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "How Do You Get That Lonely"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "How Do You Get That Lonely" by Blaine Larsen played in?
- How Do You Get That Lonely is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "How Do You Get That Lonely"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "How Do You Get That Lonely" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "How Do You Get That Lonely"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "How Do You Get That Lonely"?
- "How Do You Get That Lonely" was originally performed by Blaine Larsen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "How Do You Get That Lonely"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Bb, Bb6, C, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, Eb, +3 more.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "How Do You Get That Lonely". Key of Bb, 138 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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