Not Alone

by Sara Bareilles

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(Woo, hoo.)

It comes a (Cm)call ing in the eve ning

when the (Eb)tem per ’ture is drop ping out.

They said it (Ab)don’t get cold here,

but I beg to dif fer now.

There is (Cm)some thing in the shad ows

more

than sis ter sil hou (A)ette,

some thing (Ab)sin is ter and strange

that I have n’t seen yet.

And I don’t want to be

a lone.

Sky, don’t let the sun go.

I’m not read y for the dark ness; swear up on a heart less soul.

And I don’t want to cry

when you go.

Stay a lit tle long er.

You know, you’re mak ing me (Eb)feel

I’m not a lone.

Ooh.

You don’t have to fight the bad guys,

throw ing (Eb)punch es out in to the black.

If you have to tell me lies, I don’t care;

just give me some good

back.

I don’t want to be

I’m not a lone.

(Woo, hoo.)

And if I on ly wor ry ’bout it, wor ry ’bout it, wor ry ’bout it, I just keep break ing down, break ing down, break ing down.

Boy, I can do with out, do with out, do with out a night of the bad dreams,

sad

things.

Tell me what that means.

I don’t want to be

a lone.

Sky, don’t let the sun go.

I’m not read y for the dark ness; swear up on a heart less soul.

And I don’t want to cry

when you go.

Stay a lit tle long er.

You know, you’re mak ing me (Eb)feel

the mon sters aren’t (Cm)real.

You’re mak ing me (Eb)feel

I’m not a lone.

(Woo, hoo.)

I’m not a lone.

Ooh.

(Woo, hoo.)

Not Alone by Sara Bareilles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Not Alone” by Sara Bareilles 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 Ab at 100 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 "Not 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 "Not 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 "Not Alone" use?
Just 11 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abm, Am7, Cm, Eb, Ebaug, F7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sara Bareilles songs work for kids?
Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.