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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Lonely Avenue" 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, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Lonely Avenue"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Lonely Avenue". Key of Bb, 60 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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