Oh Lonely
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I’m like 95% on this one. Not too sure if the “Cm Fm C” bits are accurate, so any feedback/corrections are
welcomed. Here is the little lead they’re playing:
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G C
E------------------------0--
B------------------------1--
G------------------------0--
D------------------------2--
A----0-2---0-2---0-2---0-3--
E--3-----3-----3-----3------
“Oh Lonely”
By Shovels and Rope
‘Swimmin’ Time’ (Bonus Track)
G C
E Am
When you’re alone and you’re all by yourself
F Cm Fm C G C
You don’t have to listen to anybody else
E Am
Nobody around to tell you what to do
F Cm Fm C G
But that quiet little house might make you feel a little blue
C
And you’ll be saying
G Am D G E C
Oh lonely, oh lonely me
G Am D G C G C
Nobody told me just how lonely it could be
C E Am F Cm Fm C
E Am
Well you might wash some dishes, lay on the floor staring at your phone
F Cm Fm C G C
Maybe watch a little TV, maybe get a little stoned
E Am
What will you do with all that extra space
F Cm Fm C G
And if you like to be alone why do you wear that lonesome face
C
Maybe that’s just your way of saying
G Am D G E C
Oh lonely, oh lonely me
G Am D G C
Nobody told me just how lonely it could be
F C
So make up your mind
D7 G C G
Shake off your shadow and shine
C E Am F Cm Fm C G x2
C
And you’ll be saying
G Am D G E C
Oh lonely, oh lonely me
G Am D G C G C
Nobody told me just how lonely it could be
How to play Oh 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 Cm. 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.