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- Contains complete lyrics
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Only the Lonely |
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Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Backup Vocals | |
Scoring: |
Guitar/Vocal Guitar TAB |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Product #:
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MN0041606 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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3 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Only the lonely |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
Roy Orbison |
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3 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Backup Vocals | |
Scorings: |
Guitar/Vocal Guitar TAB |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0041606 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately |
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Metronome: |
q = 124 |
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Notation: |
Guitar TAB |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Only the Lonely
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Date: |
1960 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0041606 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Only the lonely |
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From the Book: |
Classic Rock of the 50s |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0041606 |
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Classic Rock of the 50s |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar TAB edition of “Only the Lonely” is in F major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the guitar TAB score for “Only the Lonely” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this guitar TAB arrangement include?
The guitar TAB arrangement of “Only the Lonely” is written for voice, guitar 1, guitar 2 and backup vocals. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Only the Lonely” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Only the Lonely” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Only the Lonely” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
About This Arrangement
“Only the Lonely” by Roy Orbison is offered as a guitar TAB arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. It has also been recorded by Sonny James. The original music is by Joe Melson. The arrangement spans 3 pages.
It's scored in F major. It's marked moderately, at about 124 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice, Guitar 1, Guitar 2 and Backup Vocals. Contains complete lyrics.
Stylistically, it's Ballads. There are 32 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. It appears on Lonely and Blue.
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