Orbison, Roy - Only The Lonely (Know How I Feel) Lyrics






Dum-dum-dum-dumdy-doo-wah
Ooh-yay-yay-yay-yeah
Oh-oh-oh-oh-wah
Only the lonely
Only the lonely

Only the lonely (dum-dum-dum-dumdy-doo-wah)
Know the way I feel tonight (ooh-yay-yay-yay-yeah)
Only the lonely (dum-dum-dum-dumdy-doo-wah)
Know this feeling ain't right (dum-dum-dum-dumdy-doo-wah)

There goes my baby
There goes my heart
They're gone forever
So far apart

But only the lonely
Know why
I cry
Only the lonely

Dum-dum-dum-dumdy-doo-wah
Ooh-yay-yay-yay-yeah
Oh-oh-oh-oh-wah
Only the lonely
Only the lonely

Only the lonely (dum-dum-dum-dumdy-doo-wah)
Know the heartaches I've been through (ooh-yay-yay-yay-yeah)
Only the lonely (dum-dum-dum-dumdy-doo-wah)
Know I cry and cry for you (dum-dum-dum-dumdy-doo-wah)

Maybe tomorrow
A new romance
No more sorrow
But that's the chance

You gotta take
If your lonely heart breaks
Only the lonely

Dum-dum-dum-dumdy-doo-wah





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  1. D.... S....

    Thanks Roy from me about all times i ever danced earing your songs

  2. D.... K....

    If popularity were based solely on talent and feeling, Roy would've been the best-known performer of his generation. My favorite for sure!

  3. S.... J....

    the emotion is pure and true


  4. m.... ....

    I was born in the late 50s and grew up in the 60s. my Aunts and Uncles ''Raved'' about Elvis but I always preferred Roy Orbisons songs as I thought they were more heartfelt and sung with genuine emotion. Thank you for this

  5. j.... ....

    Still a classic

  6. p.... ....

    "Converts my feelings into lyrics" - nice expression, thanks! Agree completely, great stuff from the Big O.

  7. E.... S....

    Whoever disliked this I dislike you

  8. J.... W....

    My BABY sang this to me:)

  9. Y.... A....

    very good!

  10. v.... d....

    history repeats its self

  11. M.... B....

    Talvez o mundo tem alguma esperança. Fico feliz em ouvir algumas das pessoas mais jovens gostam de rock and roll de verdade. As coisas hoje simplesmente não tem qualquer coração.

  12. A.... K....

    oh, from his In Dreams album.

  13. R.... R....

    Orbison is not great is is a LEGEND! NO impersonations of Roys music is any were near as good as him.

  14. J.... R....

    Que Genio!!

  15. V.... L....

    You can feel this music

  16. T.... ....

    There's no soul in today's music, unlike songs from the 50's and 60's.

  17. C.... S....

    good job RR keep it up, and she'll appreciate it, at our age.....

  18. H.... ....

    23 people are not lonely.

  19. m.... l....

    yes real music wonderful

  20. R.... M....

    love love love Roy's music.great song.:)

  21. I.... G....

    From what I remember he used to sing with a teenage group called the "The Teen Kings"on one of our local tv channels at 6pm. I would hurry home from school just to hear him sing. Never in my life did I think he was going become such a big star. We even went to some of dances where they played. Those were some great times back then.

  22. s.... ....

    My kids know Roy!!!

  23. B.... ....

    @ franklindavid Actually no man can be a soprano.Sopran like alto or mezzo is just for women

  24. o.... e....

    una de las canciones mas lindas que pueden existir....

  25. M.... S....

    He was a talented singer.
    His voice was so complexing that I did not know if he was a Soprano,Tenor, Baritone or Bass.

  26. b.... ....

    we used to play roy orbison lps every christmas on the stereo gram our favourite was blue angel happy times

  27. f.... ....

    Roy is the man will be the man a wonderful person, performer. In 2010 my family and I visited Henderson Tennessee and stood looking at Roy's old house next door to JR Cash site location (house burnt down) their music will never die. Boys I love you all both, yes sir. 5/5

  28. j.... b....

    they have good taste in music dont they ?

  29. G.... E....

    You and your 17 friends have good taste in music.

  30. A.... .....

    18 fagotts listened to this song

  31. C.... N....

    Ya ive got some old pictures my mom took of him when he visited for a concert!

  32. B.... F....

    Das ist mein Lied !!!!

  33. M.... P....

    APRECIEZ

  34. Y.... L....

    OMG *.*

  35. L.... W....

    It's always a pleasure to stumble upon Classics like this!

  36. M.... ....

    great sound!!!

  37. j.... ....

    Ohhhhh Mama this is what rock n Roll is all about,from the other James who got a lota respect for other peoples feelings.

  38. s.... ....

    Some people talk about the "it" factor,well Roy Orbison had the "IT" they were speaking of,that and so much moreR.I.P. Mr. Orbison.

  39. r.... ....

    wou sichtbar in deutschland,super song, danke.gglg

  40. m.... ....

    pięknie spiewał!!!!

  41. S.... B....

    charlie scheen XD

  42. T.... J....

    My little cousin is 16 and when he ws about 2 my aunt used to play Roy Orbison alot, this was his fave song he used to go everywhere singing "only lonely, only lonely dum dum yeh yeh" haha. so cute. brings bk memories. x

  43. m.... b....

    My parents-to-be are having a years' long debate on whether or not I should be conceived and I still like this sixties' music. Lady Gaga and others from the past three decades are regarded as "disgust" by absolutely everyone in my preconceived crowd.

  44. P.... M....

    Like a Rick roll

  45. R.... ....

    RIGHT ON!!! My 16 year old daughter loves this old rock n roll. She never knew what good music was until I exposed her to great artists like Orbison

  46. N.... ....

    Man if anyone died of heartache it was Roy Orbison.

  47. d.... b....

    this man has great music !!

  48. M.... S....

    "Only the lonely" is a classic that wil live on, His legacy of his work we will continue to enjoy.

  49. s.... ....

    Roy Orbison - the Pavarotti of rock.

  50. j.... ....

    fantastic memories of my grandparents listening to this!

  51. E.... D....

    I'm feeling a bit depressed right now about being lonely and then I listened to Roy and I know i'm not alone.

  52. l.... ....

    No one is going to top Roy's voice, even Elvis loved this guy's singing!

  53. t.... ....

    Maybe the world has some hope. I'm glad to hear some of the young folks like real rock and roll. The stuff played today just doesn't have any heart.

  54. j.... ....

    enough off the fucking sob story's just enjoy the fucking music

  55. m.... ....

    this was my favorite song.i loved his music

  56. J.... ....

    Thats an awesome music memory tie-in. I have a few of those with my brother who died. Whenever I hear Cat Stevens, I think of my bro. Roy is the greatest though.

  57. B.... M....

    Wow, I'm 16 years old and really like this song. I hope, one day, those of my age will begin to love this kind of song, which is wonderful.

  58. I.... J....

    I will never forget Roy.

    I will forever cherish his music.

    Love You Roy Orbison. Your An Magnificent Man.

  59. c.... ....

    I wore this album out after loosing my first boyfriend,,such a voice

  60. l.... ....

    he was a fantastic singer all the young ones dont know what they missed R.I.P roy god bless you

  61. A.... s....

    my dad died 31 years ago today and listening to the greatest voice ever brings back lovely memories,get your mum to start listening again, it'll do her good.R.I.P. Mum & Dad

  62. N.... ....

    Plus my man died the same way, sudden heart stillstand.

  63. N.... ....

    I can totally understand your Mum. My man passed away two years ago and all I do when I listen to songs like this is cry. Very seldom that I dare to listen at all. Music can make you more vulnerable and then the feelings are there... Love from Germany to you...

  64. A.... T....

    Beautiful song .. has the late '50s/early '60s beat .. totally unique to the period.

  65. N.... e....

    Y U NO have downloadlink? D:

  66. M.... A....

    Once, I loved you...
    Now, I love my lonelyness.

  67. S.... ....

    Yep!! Have you ever watched the You Tube version of Roy's PRETTY WOMEN' Black and white version? OMG!!! it lasts about 10 mins. Young Bruce, along with several other famous guitar players- Legendary Roy- They all just really get into it together! Total Guitars! heavy instrumental, not even 5 mins. in to the song, Roy is so gracious and awesome in this version, My favorite here, of him forever! As it shows his love and respect for the craft, for his fellow artists!! Class act! Super talent!!

  68. R.... o....

    One of my best songs of the 50's and 60's. I now live with memories of the ole times. These days most, if not all songs are rubbish.

  69. P.... O....

    A truly amazing song that brings tears to my eyes.By the way,when Roy passed away in December 1988,he was about to start a UK tour,and my home town Bournemouth would have been his first venue (The Pavillion,Westover Road,Bournemout town centre),in January 1989
    RIP Roy-you'll never be forgotton

  70. B.... M....

    It's when you listen to this that you realize all the shit are the new songs compared of this beautiful song... and I'm only 16 years old. I had always love it when I was a child... and same for today.

  71. y.... ....

    @danrtopp No, he was not blind. He wore glasses as you know. One time pretty early in his career he was on his way to England only to discover he had left them back in the US. He did, however, have a pair of prescription sunglasses with him. The rest is history!!

  72. y.... ....

    @wiener1945 I know the song you're talking about. I'm sure I have it on an album. I moved not long ago so I will have to dig to find it. It ended (as I remember) " I'll always be your baby through out the years" (I think).

  73. W.... F....

    @MOSESCAT69 Your ma was so very fortunate. God keep Roy O. Best to you in the UK

  74. W.... F....

    THE one and only. Heaven love Roy O.

  75. X.... ....

    damn! ; (( why its only 2:30? ; /

  76. m.... c....

    @stoutefanful1 My Mum went to see him every time he came to the UK. She said you could hear a pin drop when he sang, such was the appreciation. She was lucky enough to have front row seats a few times. My Father passed away in November 1988, and Roy passed a few weeks after. She has not been able to play his music since unfortunatley. But all I heard growing up was Roy, thankyou Mum x

  77. C.... ....

    Who the hell are the 12 a-holes that disliked? Must be gangsta rapper idiots with zero taste.

  78. W.... M....

    Hope you guy's can help me find a song the Big O did years age. It started
    with him sitting on the back porch talking to his mom about his broken heart.
    Help,help.

  79. S.... P....

    this later cover doesn't do this song justice

  80. R.... P....

    One of the greatest icons of popular music. He's up there with Elvis. No wonder this guy sang song like this - his heart had been broken broken so many times!! RIP Roy you are remembered and not forgotten!

  81. S.... K....

    R O was a great guitarist too dont forget yuu looney toons watch R O in austin

  82. T.... ....

    He had a style all his own. A range that was awesome.

  83. S.... D....

    we had the best and sadly left us but we can still enjoy

  84. c.... ....

    @PacRimJim words of wisdom

  85. k.... ....

    this a wonderfull song ih love this musik

  86. B.... B....

    superb.....wonderful.....

  87. d.... s....

    @GuyWithNoName67 listen to this one WABCRADIO77 that is the original version this is a re recording from the 80s i havehe album that its on i have the original too they are different play one after the other and see what i mean

  88. G.... ....

    @davyboy232 Really? Because when I heard it in the past, it sounded like this, and not the "1960" version I found here on YouTube...

  89. M.... ....

    Like buttah......Roy Orbison's vocal abilities.

  90. N.... ....

    Oh , response ?? Oh, I am so Sorry , ,, no , you did not hit the nail on the head here ...never get lonely , only ,, Get Homesick , for the Land , that , I love !!! Nothing more at this time ... Oh , nothing Free'er !!! than the Yukon !!! & returning Home , when it is due .. AND running my Team !!!

  91. P.... ....

    This guy look like Charlie Sheen

  92. D.... L....

    @JRFinOKC there is only one Roy Orbison..

  93. S.... ....

    @jstinnett75 Seems to me you got at least one friend there :)

  94. M.... C....

    When I was a little girl, I listened this song.. and I loved it !!!! Thanks a lot !!!!

  95. j.... m....

    @Jdeezle1990 today music is very poooooooooor, just sexy, drugs i hate it.

  96. J.... ....

    @MrGreatboy1987 Agree 100% Always wished I could live back then

  97. S.... ,....

    my name is gerry i just love this song///cheers

  98. b.... u....

    good stuff xx

  99. a.... r....

    forever alone