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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?) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 72 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 “Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)”
- Can I play "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" by Billie Holiday played in?
- Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?) is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" 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 "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)"?
- "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" was originally performed by Billie Holiday. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Billie Holiday can I play here?
- Try "GOOD MORNING HEARTACHE", "ALWAYS", "CRAZY HE CALLS ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.