How Do You Get That Lonely

by Blaine Larsen
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "How Do You Get That Lonely" by Blaine Larsen in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 138 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “How Do You Get That Lonely

Can I learn "How Do You Get That Lonely" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "How Do You Get That Lonely" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 138 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "How Do You Get That Lonely"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "How Do You Get That Lonely" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "How Do You Get That Lonely"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "How Do You Get That Lonely" is in the key of Bb at 138 BPM.

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