Here Alone (From Little Women: The Musical)

· by Mindi Dickstein

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Write a (Am7)let ter;

be in (C5)ven tive.

Tell you (C5)ev ’ry thing is (Gm6)fine.

Be at (C5)ten tive to the (Em7)dis tance.

(Gm7)Send my (C13)love with ev ’ry (F7)line.

Ev ’ry (Fm6)word should bring you (C)clos er and ca (E7sus4)ress you

(E)with its (Am7)tone.

or (C5)Noth ing should re (Em7)mind you

that (G7sus4)I am here a (Am7)lone.

I can’t (Am7)tell you

what I’m (C5)feel ing.

I can’t (C5)talk a bout the (Gm6)war;

how the (C5)peal ing of the (Em7)church bells

(Gm7)brings the (C13)bat tle to our (F7)door.

I don’t (Fm6)know which part is (C)hard er: what I (E7sus4)know or

(E)un its (Am7)known,

or (C5)rais ing lit tle (Em7)wom en

when (G7sus4)I am here a (Am7)lone.

I can’t (C)lone.

(Em7)Count ing (F)days,

pray ing for (Em9)news.

Is this the (F)life

we meant to (Bb)choose?

Do you (Am7)know how much I (C5)miss you

at this (C5)ho ur of the (Gm6)day?

(C7sus4)How I (C5)wish you were the (Em7)twi light

(Gm7)come to (C13)take my fears a (F7)way.

Can I (Fm6)man age four young (C)wom en?

I’m not (E7sus4)cer tain (E)I know (Am7)how.

(Gm7)Will (Bb)I (Fmaj7)be there when they (C)need me?

(Am7)Do I (Eb)fail them (F)e ven (Bb)now?

I (C5)wish that you were (C)with me:

wish that (E7sus4)I could (E)bring you (Am7)home.

The (C5)night seems so much (Em7)long er

now that (G7sus4)I am here

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lone.

Here Alone (From Little Women: The Musical) by Mindi Dickstein — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Here Alone (From Little Women: The Musical)” by Mindi Dickstein 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 C at 90 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 "Here Alone (From Little Women: The Musical)" 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 "Here Alone (From Little Women: The Musical)"?: 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.
What other Mindi Dickstein songs work for kids?: Try "TAKE A CHANCE ON ME", "Could You", "Our Finest Dreams". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.