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Interactive piano roll for "Lonely Avenue" by Ray Charles, in A♭ major at about 71 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Lonely Avenue
Piano Roll

Piano rollFalling notes

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Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreblues · soul · R&B
Moodmelancholic · lonely · heartbroken
Signatureclassic blues ballad with a soulful, mournful vibe
A major
Key
71
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A7
C7
E7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

male lead vocals
deep, soulful, slightly raspy timbre; expressive, emotive delivery with subtle vibrato
electric bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
electric guitar
clean, warm tone playing melodic fills and chordal support
piano
rich, resonant piano chords and occasional melodic fills
drums
steady, laid‑back drum pattern with soft snare and hi‑hat
Album & artist
ALBUM

Leave My Woman Alone (1961)

A 1961 release that draws on the blues and gospel energy that defined Charles' Atlantic Records period. The title track is a raw, driving number that fits squarely in his early soul and R&B output.

All of Leave My Woman Alone
Artist

Ray Charles

Ray Charles Robinson was born in Albany, Georgia in 1930 and grew up in Florida, going blind as a young child. He was a singer, pianist, and songwriter who worked across soul, R&B, gospel, blues, jazz, and country, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential American musicians of the 20th century. His career stretched over five decades and produced some of the most recognizable recordings in popular music.

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Good to know

What key is "Lonely Avenue" in?

"Lonely Avenue" by Ray Charles is in A♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Lonely Avenue"?

"Lonely Avenue" plays at around 71 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "Lonely Avenue"?

The core progression is A♭7, C♯7, and E♭7, built around the A♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Lonely Avenue"?

The recording features electric guitar, electric bass, drums, piano, and male lead vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Lonely Avenue"?

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Is "Lonely Avenue" piano roll easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Lonely Avenue" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 71 BPM in A♭ major, it is friendly to pick up.

What album is "Lonely Avenue" on?

"Lonely Avenue" appears on Leave My Woman Alone (1961).

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