Have You Ever Been Lonely
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A E7 A Cdim A
Have you ever been lonely
F#7 Edim E7
Have you ever been blue
E7 Edim E E7/9 E7 Fdim A A7M A7
Have you ever loved some one just as I love you
G/B A7 D D Fdim D A
Can't you see I'm sorry for each mistake I've made
Fdim E B7
Can't you see I've changed, dear
E E7M E7
Can't you see I've paid
A E7 A Cdim A F#7 Edim E7
Be a little forgiving, take me back in your heart
E7 Edim E E7/9 E7 Cdim F#7
How can I go on living now that we're apart
Fdim D D7M Bm5-/7 E7
If you knew what I've been through
A C#m5-/7 F#7
You would know why I ask you
Edim E E7 Bm5-/7
Have you ever been lonely
E E7 A D9 A
Have you ever been blue
Interlude: A E7 A Cdim A F#7 Edim E7 Edim E E7/9 E7 Fdim A A7M A7 G/B A7 D Fdim
D A Fdim E B7 E E7M E7
Fdim D D7M Bm5-/7 E7
If you knew what I've been through
A C#m5-/7 F#7
You would know why I ask you
Edim E E7 Bm5-/7
Have you ever been lonely
E E7 A D9 A
Have you ever been blue
How to play Have You Ever Been Lonely
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.