About Only the Lonely Song By Roy Orbison
“Only the Lonely” is a classic 1960s ballad written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson, and performed by Orbison, released in May 1960, as a 45 rpm single by Monument Records. The song was the first major hit for Orbison, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July 1960, blocked by Brenda Lee’s “I’m Sorry.” It also reached number 14 on the Billboard R&B charts.
According to The Authorized Roy Orbison, “Only the Lonely” was the longest charting single of Orbison’s career. The single charted for 44 weeks and sold over 2 million copies. It has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
The song has been covered by many artists, including Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, and The Beatles. It has also been featured in many films and television shows, including “The Breakfast Club” and “Mad Men.”
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Only the Lonely Song By Roy Orbison Lyrics
Only the lonelyOnly the lonelyOnly the lonelyKnow the way I feel tonightOnly the lonelyKnow this feeling ain’t rightThere goes my babyThere goes my heartThey’re gone foreverSo far apartBut only the lonelyKnow whyI cryOnly the lonelyOnly the lonelyOnly the lonelyOnly the lonelyKnow the heartaches I’ve been throughOnly the lonelyKnow I cry and cry for youMaybe tomorrowA new romanceNo more sorrowBut that’s the chanceYou gotta takeIf your lonely heart breaksOnly the lonely