What key is "Lonely Tonight" in?

"Lonely Tonight" by Blake Shelton feat. Ashley Monroe is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Lonely Tonight" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Lonely Tonight" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Lonely Tonight"?

This arrangement of "Lonely Tonight" uses 7 chords: Am, Bb, Bb6, Bbsus2, C, Dm, F.

How long does it take to learn "Lonely Tonight" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

Lyrics

I nev er thought you’d pick up the phone.

It’s (Am)Fri day night, you should be out on the town.

Did n’t think you’d be (Bb6)sit tin’ at home all a lone like me.

(F)Noth in’ on T V, noth in’ to do.

(Am)Noth in’ to keep my mind off you and me and the way it was.

Are you (Bb6)think in’ ’bout it now?

Be cause (F)I could be there in five,

(Bb)one more one last time.

(F)We don’t have to be (Am)lone ly to night.

Need you, want you, I’m right here.

(F)We don’t have to be lone

ly to night.

I know we should n’t, but I don’t care.

I don’t (Dm)wan na be right, I don’t wan na be strong.

(Am)I just wan na hold you till the heart break’s gone.

When the (Bb)sun comes up, we can both move on.

We don’t have to be lone ly to night.

That taste, that touch, the fire I miss, those (Am)“kiss me” eyes, your red wine lips on (Bb)mine like it used to be.

Ba by, I want you and you want me.

(F)We don’t have to be (Am)lone ly to night.

Need you, want you, I’m right here.

(F)We don’t have to be lone

ly to night.

I know we should n’t, but I don’t care.

I don’t (Dm)wan na be right, I don’t wan na be strong.

(Am)I just wan na hold you till the heart break’s gone.

When the (Bb)sun comes up, we can both move on.

We don’t have to be lone ly to night.

That taste, that touch, the fire I miss, those (Am)“kiss me” eyes, your red wine lips on (Bb)mine like it used to be.

Ba by, I want you and you want me.

(F)I can be there in five,

(Bb)one more one last time.

(F)We don’t have to be (Am)lone ly to night.

Oh, I need you and I’m right here.

(F)We don’t have to be lone

ly to night, to night, to night,

(Am)yeah.

Lonely Tonight by Blake Shelton feat. Ashley Monroe

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Lonely Tonight”

What key is "Lonely Tonight" in?: "Lonely Tonight" by Blake Shelton feat. Ashley Monroe is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Lonely Tonight" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Lonely Tonight" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Lonely Tonight"?: This arrangement of "Lonely Tonight" uses 7 chords: Am, Bb, Bb6, Bbsus2, C, Dm, F.
How long does it take to learn "Lonely Tonight" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.