Lonely Boy

by Paul Anka
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Lyrics

I’m just a lone ly boy,

lone ly and (G)blue;

I’m all a lone

with noth in’ to (C)do.

I’ve got ev ’ry thing

you could think (G)of,

but all I want

is some one to (C)love.

Some one, yes some one to love,

some one to (G)kiss.

Some one to hold

at a mo ment like (C)this.

I’d like to hear

some bod y (G)say,

I’ll give you my love

each night and (C)day.

I’m just a (C)love.

Some bod y, some bod y, some bod y, please

send her to (G)me.

I’ll make her hap py,

just wait and (C)see.

I’ve prayed so hard

to the heav ens a (G)bove

that I might find

some one to (C)love.

I’m just a lone ly boy,

lone ly and (G)blue;

I’m all a lone

with noth in’ to (C)do.

I’ve got ev ’ry thing

you could think (G)of,

but all I want

is some one to (C)love.

Lonely Boy — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Lonely Boy" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 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 Boy”

Why does "Lonely Boy" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Lonely Boy".
What key is "Lonely Boy" by Paul Anka played in?
Lonely Boy is arranged in the key of C 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 60 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 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 this real sheet music for "Lonely Boy"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Lonely Boy".
Can I see all the notes in "Lonely Boy"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 60 BPM.