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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Lonely Boy" by Paul Anka: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 72 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 Boy”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Lonely Boy" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lonely Boy" by Paul Anka. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Lonely Boy" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Lonely Boy" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.