Lonely Eyes by Robert John
Lonely Eyes by Robert John runs at 95 BPM in 4/4 and is in the key of F major. It is built on 6 chords — F, Bb, Am, G, C, Bm. Released in 1980.
✓ Key sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected. See how we verify →
What to watch for
At least one shape here is a full barre — one finger pressing all six strings, no open strings to lean on. Fret it unplugged first; if a string buzzes, it's the barre, not the chord.
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This song sits at 95 BPM. Start at 60% until the changes are clean — speed is a by-product of accuracy, not a goal.
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Every shape, every voicing, and the scale that fits over them — on a board you can hear. Then just talk to it: Melody Monkey's personal music teacher controls the fretboard, so ask for a chord, a scale, a progression, or why any of it works, and watch it land under your fingers. Free to start.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is Lonely Eyes in?
Lonely Eyes is in F major, sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected.
What tempo is Lonely Eyes?
Lonely Eyes runs at 95 BPM (or 190 double-time).
What chords does Lonely Eyes use?
Lonely Eyes is built on 6 chords: F, Bb, Am, G, C, Bm.
Does Lonely Eyes need barre chords?
Yes — at least one shape is a full barre (one finger across all six strings). Everything else on the page is a standard open shape.
What tuning is Lonely Eyes in?
This recording sits about 15 cents flat of concert pitch (A=436.2Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.