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(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.
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
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Only The Lonely" 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 G, 160 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 “Only The Lonely”
- Can I play "Only The Lonely" 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 "Only The Lonely" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Only The Lonely" by Roy Orbison played in?
- Only The Lonely is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Only The Lonely"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Only The Lonely" 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 "Only The Lonely"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Only The Lonely"?
- "Only The Lonely" was originally performed by Roy Orbison. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Only The Lonely"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A7, Am, Am7, C, D7, G, G7.
- What other songs by Roy Orbison can I play here?
- Try "OH, PRETTY WOMAN", "Oh, Pretty Woman", "YOU GOT IT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Only The Lonely"?
- 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. "Only The Lonely" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Only The Lonely"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Only The Lonely" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.