Perfectly Lonely

by John Mayer

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Lyrics

Had a lit tle love but I (F)spread it thin,

fall ing in her arms and (G)out a gain.

Made a bad name for my game (F)’round town;

tore out my heart and (G)shut it down.

Noth in’ to do,

no where to be;

a sim ple lit tle kind of (G)free.

Noth in’ to do,

no one but me,

and that’s all I (G)need.

I’m per fect ly lone ly.

I’m per fect ly lone ly.

I’m per fect ly (Em)lone ly,

(Am)yeah,

’cause I (Dm7)don’t be long to an y one and (G)no bod y be longs to me.

I see my friends a round from (F)time to time,

when their la dies let ’em slip a (G)way.

And when they ask me how I’m (F)do in’ with mine,

this is al ways what I (G)say:

Noth in’ to do,

no where to be;

a sim ple lit tle kind of (G)free.

Noth in’ to do,

no one to be.

Is it real ly hard to (G)see

why I’m per fect ly lone And this is not to say there nev er comes a day.

I’ll take my chanc es and start a gain.

And when I look be hind

on all my young er times,

I’ll have to thank the wrongs that (Fm)led me to a love so strong.

I’m per fect ly lone ly.

I’m per fect ly lone ly.

I’m per fect ly (Em)lone ly,

(Am)yeah,

’cause I (Dm7)don’t be long to an y one and (G)no bod y be longs… That’s the (C)way, that’s the way, that’s the way that I (F)want it.

That’s the (Dm7)way, that’s the way, that’s the way that I (G)want it.

That’s the (C)way, that’s the way, that’s the way that I (F)want it.

That’s the (Dm7)way, that’s the way, that’s the way that I (G)want it.

That’s the it.

Perfectly Lonely by John Mayer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Perfectly Lonely by John Mayer 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 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 "Perfectly Lonely" 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 "Perfectly Lonely"?
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 "Perfectly Lonely" use?
Just 7 chords: Am, C, Dm7, Em, F, Fm, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Mayer songs work for kids?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.