Only The Lonely

by Roy Orbison
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Lyrics

(D7)On ly the (G)lone ly know the way I feel to (Am)night.

On ly the (D7)lone ly know this (Am7)feel ing (D7)ain’t (G)right.

you.

There goes my ba by.

There goes my (G7)heart.

They’ve gone for (C)ev er,

so far a (A7)part.

But on ly the (G)lone ly

know (C)why

I (D7)cry,

on ly the (G)lone ly.

(D7)On ly the (G)lone ly know the heart aches I’ve been (Am)through.

On ly the (D7)lone ly know I (Am7)cry and (D7)cry (G)for

you.

May be to mor row,

a new ro (G7)mance,

no more sor (C)row er,

but that’s the (A7)chance.

You’ve got to take (G)if you’re

lone (C)ly.

Heart (D7)break,

on ly the (G)lone ly.

(D7)On ly the (G)lone ly.

Only The Lonely by Roy Orbison

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Only The Lonely”

What key is "Only The Lonely" in?
"Only The Lonely" by Roy Orbison is in the key of G with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Only The Lonely" 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 "Only The Lonely" 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.

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