Alone Again (Naturally)

by Gilbert O'Sullivan

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Oh, (Fmaj7)in a lit tle while from now,

if I’m (Am)not feel ing an y less so ur, I prom ise my self to treat my self and vis it a a near by tow er.

And climb ing to the top

will throw my God self came off

in an (F)ef fort to make it (F)clear to who ev er (F6)what it’s like when you’re (B)shat (E7)tered, left (Am)stand ing in the lurch at a church where peo ple (D)say (D7)ing, “My God that’s tough, she’s stood him up, no point in us re main ing.

We (Fmaj7)may as well go home.”

As I did on my (D7)own;

a lone a gain,

nat ’ral ly.

To think that on ly yes ter day,

I was (Am)cheer ful er bright that and gay; ur, look ing ward to, well, who would n’t do the role I to a hide to play.

er.

But as to knock me down,

re al i God rest came a

and with (F)out so much, as a (F)mere ly touch, cut me (F6)in er to lit tle (B)piec (E7)es, left (Am)leav ing me to doubt talk a bout God in his (D)mer (D7)cy, who if he real ly does ex ist why did were he de sert me And (Fmaj7)in my hour of need?

I tru ly am in (D7)deed

a lone a gain,

nat ’ral ly.

To think

It seems to me that there are more hearts bro ken in the world that can’t be mend ed,

left un at tend ed;

what do we do?

What do we do?

Now

A lone a gain,

(C7)nat ’ral ly.

Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan 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 Bb at 65 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 21 chords: Ab, Am, Am7, Bm7, C, C7, C9, Cdom, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Gilbert O'Sullivan songs work for kids?
Try "CLAIR", "NOTHING RHYMED", "MATRIMONY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.