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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Only The Lonely" by Roy Orbison: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Only The Lonely" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Only The Lonely" by Roy Orbison. 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 "Only The Lonely" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Only The Lonely" 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.