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Only the Lonely by Roy Orbison - Instrumental Solo Sheet Music (Page 1 of 1)

Only the Lonely

By Roy Orbison Alto Saxophone Solo Pages: 1
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“Only the Lonely” by Roy Orbison is offered as an alto saxophone solo arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The original music is by Joe Melson. The arrangement spans 1 page.

It's scored in E major. The tempo is moderately, at around 114 BPM. It's written for Alto Saxophone.

Its style is Movie/TV. Musicnotes offers 32 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.

From the Book:

BMI Top 50 Motion Picture Songs

Arrangement
Instrumental Solo
Composers
Roy Orbison , Joe Melson
Lyricists
Roy Orbison , Joe Melson
Product #
MN0019228
Pages
1 Page
Instrument
Alto Saxophone
Publisher
Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Date
1960
Tempo
Moderately
Metronome
q = 114
Original Published Key
E Major
Time Signature
2/2
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Tags

Movie/TV

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The alto saxophone solo edition of “Only the Lonely” is in E 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 alto saxophone solo 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.

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 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.

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