What key is "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" in?

"Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" by Billie Holiday is in the key of G with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Billie Holiday can I play here?

Try "GOOD MORNING HEARTACHE", "ALWAYS", "CRAZY HE CALLS ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I don’t know (G7)why, but I’m (G7)feel ing so sad.

I long to (C7)try some thing (Gm7)I’ve nev er (C7)had.

(F7)Nev er had no kiss in’,

(Bb7)oh, what I’ve been miss in’.

(Eb7)Lov er (Db)Man, oh (C7)where can you (F)be?

The night is (G7)cold, and I’m (G7)so all a lone,

I’d give my (C7)soul just to (Gm7)call you my (C7)own.

(F7)Got a moon a bove me,

(Bb7)but no one to love me,

(Eb7)Lov er (Db)Man, oh (C7)where can you (F)be?

(Am)I’ve heard it said that the (A)thrill

of ro mance can (G)be like a (G)heav en ly (G6)dream.

(Gm)I go to (G)bed with a (C7)pray’r that you’ll make love to (F)me,

(Eb)strange as it (Em)seems.

Some day we’ll (G7)meet and you’ll (G7)dry all my tears,

then whis per (C7)sweet lit tle (Gm7)things in my (C7)ears.

(F7)Hug gin’ and a kiss in’,

(Bb7)oh, what we’ve been miss in’,

(Eb7)Lov er (Db)Man, oh (C7)where can you (F)be?

I don’t know (G7)why, but I’m (G7)feel ing so sad.

I long to (C7)try some thing (Gm7)I’ve nev er (C7)had.

(F7)Nev er had no kiss in’,

(Bb7)oh, what I’ve been miss in’.

(Eb7)Lov er (Db)Man, oh (C7)where can you (F)be?

The night is (G7)cold, and I’m (G7)so all a lone,

I’d give my (C7)soul just to (Gm7)call you my (C7)own.

(F7)Got a moon a bove me,

(Bb7)but no one to love me,

(Eb7)Lov er (Db)Man, oh (C7)where can you (F)be?

(Am)I’ve heard it said that the (A)thrill

of ro mance can (G)be like a (G)heav en ly (G6)dream.

(Gm)I go to (G)bed with a (C7)pray’r that you’ll make love to (F)me,

(Eb)strange as it (Em)seems.

Some day we’ll (G7)meet and you’ll (G7)dry all my tears,

then whis per (C7)sweet lit tle (Gm7)things in my (C7)ears.

(F7)Hug gin’ and a kiss in’,

(Bb7)oh, what we’ve been miss in’,

(Eb7)Lov er (Db)Man, oh (C7)where can you (F)be?

(F)be?

Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?) by Billie Holiday

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)”

What key is "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" in?: "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" by Billie Holiday is in the key of G with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Billie Holiday can I play here?: Try "GOOD MORNING HEARTACHE", "ALWAYS", "CRAZY HE CALLS ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.