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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Only The Lonely" by Roy Orbison in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Only The Lonely" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Only The Lonely" with hands-separate practice in G at 160 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Only The Lonely"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Only The Lonely" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Only The Lonely"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Only The Lonely" is in the key of G at 160 BPM.