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This is for all the lone ly peo ple
think in’ that life has passed them by.
Don’t give up un til you
(G)drink from the sil ver cup
and ride that (D)high way in the sky.
This is for all the sin gle peo ple
think in’ that love has left them dry.
Don’t give up un til you
(G)drink from the sil ver cup.
You nev er (D)know un til you try.
Well, I’m (C)on (G)my (Am)way.
Yes, I’m (C)back (G)to (Am)stay.
Well, I’m (C)on (G)my (Am)way (D)back (G)home.
Nev er take you down or
(G)nev er give you up.
You nev er know un til you (Em)try.
Lonely People — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Lonely People" by America: 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 G, 155 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 People”
- What key is "Lonely People" by America played in?
- Lonely People is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lonely People"?
- The arrangement plays at 155 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lonely People" 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 People"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lonely People"?
- "Lonely People" was originally performed by America. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Lonely People"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Bm, C, D, D7, Em, Em7, F, +1 more.
- What other songs by America can I play here?
- Try "VENTURA HIGHWAY", "YOU CAN DO MAGIC", "SISTER GOLDEN HAIR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Lonely People" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lonely People" by America. 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 People" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 People" 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.