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I Don't Like To Sleep Alone

· by Paul Anka

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Lyrics

I don’t like

to sleep a lone.

Stay with me,

don’t (Bb)go.

Talk with me

for just a while;

so much of you to get to know.

Reach in’ out,

touch ing you.

leav in’ all the wor ries all be (Bb)hind.

Lov ing you,

the way I do,

my mouth on yours and yours on (F7sus)mine.

Mar ry me,

well, let me live with you.

Noth ing’s wrong, and love is right.

Like a man (F)said,

in his song,

help me make it through the (Bb)night.

Lone li ness,

can get you down,

when you get to think in’ no one (F7sus)cares.

Lean on me,

(and I’ll lean on you.)

To geth er we (F)will see it (Bb)through.

Though I don’t like

to sleep a lone,

it’s sad to think some folks (Bb)do.

Though I don’t like

to sleep a lone,

no one (Eb)does, do (Bb)you?

(I don’t like,

to sleep a (Cm7)lone,)

no one (Eb)does, do (Bb)you?

I Don't Like To Sleep Alone by Paul Anka — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Don't Like To Sleep Alone” by Paul Anka 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 Eb at 75 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "I Don't Like To Sleep Alone" 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 "I Don't Like To Sleep Alone"?: 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 "I Don't Like To Sleep Alone" use?: Just 9 chords: Bb, Bb7, Cm7, Eb, Ebm, F, F7, Fsus4, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Paul Anka songs work for kids?: Try "MY WAY", "PUPPY LOVE", "DIANA". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.