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Pick a learning view.
Now, my (F7)room ers, has got two win dows,
but the sun low, shine nev er comes through.
You know it’s al ways dark so and ’ry drea ry
since I broke off, ba by, with you.
I live on a (Bb9)lone ly av e nue;
my lit tle girl would n’t say, “I do.”
Well, I (F7)feel so sad and blue,
and it’s all be cause of you.
I could (C7)cry, I could cry, I could cry,
I could (Bb7)die, I could die, I could die be cause I live on a (F7)lone ly av e nue,
lone ly av e nue.
Now, my (F7)cov ers, they feel like lead, some
and my pil low, it feels er like stone.
Well, I I’ve tossed and turned row ev ’ry night; ey,
I’m not used to be ing a lone.
I live on a (Bb9)lone ly av e nue;
my lit tle girl would n’t say, “I do.”
Well, I (F7)feel so sad and blue,
and it’s all be cause of you.
I could (C7)cry, I could cry, I could cry,
I could (Bb7)die, I could die, I could die be cause I live on a (F7)lone ly av e nue,
lone ly av e nue.
Now, I’ve lone ly av e nue.
Lonely Avenue — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Lonely Avenue" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 60 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 “Lonely Avenue”
- Can I play "Lonely Avenue" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Lonely Avenue" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Lonely Avenue" by Ray Charles played in?
- Lonely Avenue 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 "Lonely Avenue"?
- The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lonely Avenue" 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 "Lonely Avenue"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lonely Avenue"?
- "Lonely Avenue" was originally performed by Ray Charles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Lonely Avenue"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb7, Bb9, C7, F7, F9.
- What other songs by Ray Charles can I play here?
- Try "I GOT A WOMAN", "GEORGIA ON MY MIND", "YOU DON'T KNOW ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Lonely Avenue"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Lonely Avenue" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Lonely Avenue"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lonely Avenue" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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