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Intermediate double bass sheet music for "I'm A Small And Lonely Light" by Olivia Newton-John, in D♭ major at about 97 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Double Bass Sheet Music for "I'm A Small And Lonely Light" by Olivia Newton-John

Preview of the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement for “I'm A Small And Lonely Light” by Olivia Newton-John.

I'm A Small And Lonely Light by Olivia Newton-John
Double Bass Sheet Music

Bass clefMid-staff range

The double bass part reads from bass clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrefolk · country · pop
Moodmelancholic · reflective · lonely
Signaturelonely folk ballad with a gentle country feel
D♭ major
Key
97
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C♯
A♭7
F♯
A♭maj7
C♯maj7
E♭m7
A♭
Fm
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusVersePre-ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, and front‑center
electric bass
soft, round, and supportive
drums
light, brushed kit providing a steady, unobtrusive pulse
strings
lush, sustained pads that enhance the emotional tone
piano
subtle, atmospheric chords that add depth
Album & artist
ALBUM

Olivia (1972)

This was Newton-John's second studio album, released in the UK and parts of Europe but never issued in the United States. It produced two singles, 'What Is Life' and 'Just a Little Too Much', and captures her early country-pop sound before she broke through to wider international audiences.

All of Olivia
Artist

Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John was born in Cambridge, England, and grew up in Melbourne, Australia, building a career that spanned country-flavored pop and mainstream pop over several decades. She became one of the best-selling artists of the 1970s and early 1980s, winning a Grammy and a Country Music Association award before crossing over to global pop stardom. Later in life she was a prominent advocate for breast cancer research and opened a cancer wellness center in Melbourne.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "I'm A Small And Lonely Light" in?

"I'm A Small And Lonely Light" by Olivia Newton-John is in D♭ major.

What is the tempo of "I'm A Small And Lonely Light"?

"I'm A Small And Lonely Light" plays at around 97 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "I'm A Small And Lonely Light"?

The core progression is C♯, A♭7, F♯, A♭maj7, C♯maj7, and E♭m7, built around the D♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "I'm A Small And Lonely Light"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, piano, and strings.

Can I get "I'm A Small And Lonely Light" double bass sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement of "I'm A Small And Lonely Light" by Olivia Newton-John, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "I'm A Small And Lonely Light" double bass sheet music easy to play?

"I'm A Small And Lonely Light" double bass sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 97 BPM in D♭ major with 18 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "I'm A Small And Lonely Light" double bass sheet music?

Yes. The beginner double bass sheet music for "I'm A Small And Lonely Light" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "I'm A Small And Lonely Light" on?

"I'm A Small And Lonely Light" appears on Olivia (1972).

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How accurate is the transcription?

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