Lonely Boy

by Paul Anka
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Lyrics

I’m just a (D)lone ly boy,

(Bm7)lone ly and (A)blue;

(Em)I’m all a (A)lone

with (A7)noth in’ to (D)do.

I’ve got ev ’ry thing

(Bm7)you could think (A)of,

but (Em)all I (A)want

is (A7)some one to (D)love.

Some one, yes, some one to love,

(Bm7)some one to (A)kiss.

(Em)Some one to (A)hold

at a mo ment like (D)this.

I’d like to hear

(Bm7)some bod y (A)say,

“I’ll (Em)give you my (A)love

(A7)each night and (D)day.”

A (A7)life time of love

means (D)more

to me

than (A7)rich es or fame

un (D)told.

(G)Some where there’s a some one

(D)wait ing for me.

I’ll (E9)find her be fore I grow too (A7)old.

Some bod y, some bod y, some bod y, (D)please

(Bm7)send her to (A)me.

(Em)I’ll make her (A)hap py,

just wait and (D)see.

I prayed so hard

to the (Em)heav ens a (A)bove

that (Em)I might (A)find

(A7)some one to (D)love.

(D)I’m just a

Lonely Boy — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Lonely Boy" 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 D, 72 BPM.

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

About “Lonely Boy”

Can I play "Lonely Boy" 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 Boy" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Lonely Boy" by Paul Anka played in?
Lonely Boy is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lonely Boy"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Lonely Boy" 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 Boy"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Lonely Boy"?
"Lonely Boy" was originally performed by Paul Anka. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Lonely Boy"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, A7, Am7, Bm7, C, D, D7, E9, +3 more.
What other songs by Paul Anka can I play here?
Try "MY WAY", "PUPPY LOVE", "I DON'T LIKE TO SLEEP ALONE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Lonely Boy"?
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 Boy" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Lonely Boy"?
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 Boy" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.