Line dance tutorial

Mr Lonely

Danced to “Mr. Lonely” by Midland.

Beginner2 wall32 countRobert Royston, Midland LineDancers
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Big Whisky Saloon, Westwood SF and Jaxson

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

Every bar has its go-to setlist

Here's where this one shows up.

Big Whisky Saloon
Puyallup · Fridays & Saturdays
Westwood SF
San Francisco · Wednesdays & Thursdays
Jaxson
San Francisco · Thursdays & Sundays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Mr Lonely line dance danced to?+

The Mr Lonely is most commonly danced to “Mr. Lonely” by Midland. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Mr Lonely line dance?+

32 counts across 2 walls. The same sequence repeats, rotating 180° to face the opposite wall each time until you're back to where you started.

Is the Mr Lonely a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Mr Lonely is rated beginner. It's a good early dance to learn. Get the counts down at a slow tempo and the rest follows.

Do you need a partner to dance the Mr Lonely?+

No. Like every line dance, the Mr Lonely is danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, so you can join in without a partner.

How do I practice the Mr Lonely at home?+

Slow the tutorial video on this page to 70–75% speed in YouTube's settings and drill one 8-count at a time. Once each section feels automatic, chain two together, then run the whole dance to music.

What is a line dance?+

A line dance is a choreographed sequence danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, no partner needed. The Mr Lonely repeats the same 32-count sequence, turning to face a new wall each time through. Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.

Mr Lonely Line Dance — Tutorial Video, Song & Counts | Walls