Preview of the interactive piano roll for “I'd Rather Be Lonely” by B.J. Thomas.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Anthology, Vol. 1 (2012)
A 25-track compilation drawing from Thomas's catalog, pulling together highlights from his pop, country, and Christian recordings. It serves as a broad look at his output across multiple decades.
All of Anthology, Vol. 1B.J. Thomas
B.J. Thomas (1942-2021) was a singer from Hugo, Oklahoma who worked across pop, country, and contemporary Christian music over a career spanning six decades. He placed hits on all three charts, with songs like "Hooked on a Feeling" (1968) and "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" (1969), the latter winning an Academy Award and later being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. His voice leaned toward a warm, mellow tone that fit comfortably in both soft rock and country-pop.
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Good to know
What key is "I'd Rather Be Lonely" in?
"I'd Rather Be Lonely" by B.J. Thomas is in F♯ minor.
What is the tempo of "I'd Rather Be Lonely"?
"I'd Rather Be Lonely" plays at around 167 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chords are in "I'd Rather Be Lonely"?
The core progression is A, A♭m, F♯m, B7, E, and C♯m, built around the F♯ minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "I'd Rather Be Lonely"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, piano, and string section.
Can I get a piano roll for "I'd Rather Be Lonely"?
Yes. Songscription turns "I'd Rather Be Lonely" by B.J. Thomas into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "I'd Rather Be Lonely" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "I'd Rather Be Lonely" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 167 BPM in F♯ minor, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.
What album is "I'd Rather Be Lonely" on?
"I'd Rather Be Lonely" appears on Anthology, Vol. 1 (2012).
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