Oh, Lonesome Me

by Don Gibson
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Lyrics

Ev ’ry bod y’s go in’ out and (G7)hav in’ fun;

I’m just a fool for stay in’ home and (C)hav in’ none.

I can’t get o ver (C7)how she set me (F)free.

(Gdim)Oh,

(G7)lone some (C)me.

A bad mis take I’m mak in’ by just (G7)hang in’ ’round;

I know that I should have some fun and (C)paint the town.

A love sick fool that’s (C7)blind and just can’t (F)see.

(Gdim)Oh,

(G7)lone some (C)me.

A (C)me.

I’ll (G)bet she’s not like me; she’s (D7)out and fan cy free,

flirt ing with the boys with all her (G)charms,

but I still love her so, and (D7)broth er don’t you know I’d wel come her right back here in my (G)arms.

Well, there (C)must be some way I can lose these (G7)lone some blues,

for get a bout the past and find some (C)bod y new.

I’ve thought of ev ’ry (C7)thing from A to (F)Z.

(Gdim)Oh,

(G7)lone some (C)me.

(Gdim)Oh,

(G7)lone some (C)me.

Oh, Lonesome Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Oh, Lonesome Me" by Don Gibson: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 184 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Oh, Lonesome Me”

What key is "Oh, Lonesome Me" by Don Gibson played in?
Oh, Lonesome Me 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 "Oh, Lonesome Me"?
The arrangement plays at 184 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Oh, Lonesome Me" 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 "Oh, Lonesome Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Oh, Lonesome Me"?
"Oh, Lonesome Me" was originally performed by Don Gibson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Don Gibson can I play here?
Try "I Can't Stop Loving You". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Oh, Lonesome Me" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Oh, Lonesome Me" by Don Gibson. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Oh, Lonesome Me" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Oh, Lonesome Me" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.