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(C)(Ooh.)
There’s a place where (E7)lov ers go
to (F)cry their (G9)trou bles a (C)way.
And they (Fm)call it (C)Lone some (Am)Town,
where the (G7)bro ken hearts (C)stay.
(Lone some Town.)
You can buy a (E7)dream or two
to (F)last you (G9)all through the (C)years.
And the (Fm)on ly (C)price you (Am)pay
is a (G7)heart full of (C)tears.
(Full of tears.)
Go in’ down to (Em)Lone some Town,
where the (G7)bro ken hearts (C)stay;
go in’ down to (Em)Lone some Town,
to (D7)cry my trou bles a (G7)way.
In the town of (E7)bro ken dreams
the (F)streets are (G9)paved with re (C)gret;
may be (Fm)down in (C)Lone some (Am)Town
I can (G7)learn to for (C)get.
(To for get.)
may be (Fm)down in (C)Lone some (Am)Town
I can (G7)learn to for (C)get.
(Lone some Town.)
Lonesome Town — Simple Sheet Music
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"Lonesome Town" 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 C, 80 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 “Lonesome Town”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Lonesome Town"?
- 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 "Lonesome Town" by Ricky Nelson played in?
- Lonesome Town 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 "Lonesome Town"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lonesome Town" 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 "Lonesome Town"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lonesome Town"?
- "Lonesome Town" was originally performed by Ricky Nelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Lonesome Town"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, C, D7, Dm7, E7, Em, F, Fm, +2 more.
- What other songs by Ricky Nelson can I play here?
- Try "TRAVELIN' MAN", "GARDEN PARTY", "HELLO MARY LOU". 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 "Lonesome Town". Key of C, 80 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.
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