Alone Again Naturally

by Neil Diamond

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(Amaj7)In a lit tle while from now,

if I’m (C#m7)not feel in’ an y less sour,

I (Em7)prom ised my self to treat my self, and (C#)vis it a near by (F#7)tow’r;

and (Bm7)climb in’ to the top,

I’ll (B)throw my self off,

in an (A)ef fort to make it (A)clear to who ev er (A6)what it’s like when you’re (D#)shat (G#7)tered, (C#m7)left stand ing in the lurch

at a (C#)church, with peo ple (F#7)say ing, “My (Bm7)God!

That’s tough; she stood him up.

No (B)point in us re main ing.

We (Amaj7)may as well go home.”

...As (C#m7)I did on my (F#7)own.

A (Bm7)lone a gain,

(E)nat ’ral ly.

To (A6)think that on ly yes ver ter day

I was (C#m7)cheer ful, bright and gay,

look in’ (Em7)for ber ward to who my would n’t do nev the (F#7)role I was a bout to play.

tears.

And And (Bm7)as if to knock me down,

re (B)al i ty came a round,

and with (A)out so much as a (A)mere ly touch, threw me (G#7)in er to loved lit had tle piec es, (C#m7)leav ing me to talk,

talk a (C#)bout God in His (F#7)mer cy.

Though, (Bm7)if he real ly does ex ist, no (B)why did He de sert me?

and (Amaj7)In my hour of need,

I (C#m7)tru ly am, in (F#7)deed,

a (Bm7)lone a gain,

(E)nat ’ral ly.

It (C)seems to me that there are more hearts (G)bro ken in the world than can be mend ed.

Left un at tend ed,

what do we do?

What do we do?

(Bm7)lone a gain,

(E)nat ’ral ly.

A (Bm7)lone a gain,

(E)nat ’ral ly.

Alone Again Naturally by Neil Diamond — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Alone Again Naturally by Neil Diamond in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 80 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Alone Again Naturally" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Alone Again Naturally"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Alone Again Naturally" use?
Just 18 chords: A, A6, Aaug, Amaj7, Asus4, Bm7, C, C#m7, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Neil Diamond songs work for kids?
Try "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN", "SEPTEMBER MORN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.