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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?) — Simple Sheet Music
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"Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" 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 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?)”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)". Key of D, 72 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.