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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Only The Lonely" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Only The Lonely"?
- 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 "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 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 "Only The Lonely". Key of G, 160 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.