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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Lonely Boy" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Lonely Boy"?
- 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 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 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 Boy". Key of D, 72 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.