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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Lonely Boy" by Paul Anka in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Lonely Boy" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Lonely Boy" with hands-separate practice in C at 60 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Lonely Boy"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Lonely Boy" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Lonely Boy"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Lonely Boy" is in the key of C at 60 BPM.