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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Lonely Avenue" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Lonely Avenue" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Lonely Avenue" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "Lonely Avenue" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Lonely Avenue" is in the key of Bb at 60 BPM.
- What chords are in "Lonely Avenue"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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