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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Oh, Lonesome Me" 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, 184 BPM.

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About “Oh, Lonesome Me”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Oh, Lonesome Me"?
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 "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 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 "Oh, Lonesome Me". Key of C, 184 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.