Other arrangements of You're Only Lonely
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When the world is read y to fall
on your lit tle shoul ders, re mem ber, and when you’re feel in’ lone ly and small,
and you need the some bod y there to hold you.
So You can call out my name
when you’re on ly lone ly.
Now, don’t you ev er be a (D)shamed.
You’re on ly lone ly.
When you need some bod y a round
on the nights that try you,
re mem ber, and I was there when you were a queen,
and I’ll be the last one y there be side you.
So you can call out my name
when you’re on ly lone ly.
Now, don’t you ev er be a (D)shamed.
You’re on ly lone ly.
ly.
(You’re on ly lone ly.)
(You’re on ly lone ly.)
(You’re on ly lone ly.)
When the world is read y to fall
on your lit tle shoul ders,
and when you’re feel in’ lone ly and small,
you need some bod y there to hold you.
So don’t you ev er be a (D)shamed
when you’re on ly lone ly.
(F#m)You can call out my name
when you’re on ly lone ly.
(You’re on ly lone ly.)
(You’re on ly lone ly.)
(You’re on ly lone ly.)
ly.
(You’re on ly lone ly.)
(You’re on ly lone ly.)
(You’re on ly lone ly.)
You're Only Lonely — Simple Sheet Music
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"You're Only 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 A, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “You're Only Lonely”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You're Only 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 "You're Only Lonely" by J.D. Souther played in?
- You're Only Lonely is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "You're Only Lonely"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "You're Only Lonely" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "You're Only Lonely"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "You're Only Lonely"?
- "You're Only Lonely" was originally performed by J.D. Souther. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "You're Only Lonely"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, D, E7, F#m. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 "You're Only Lonely". Key of A, 100 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.
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