The Lonely

· by Christina Perri

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Lyrics

Two a.

m., where do I

be gin?

Cry ing off my (Bb)face a (D7)gain.

The si lent sound of (D)lone

li ness

wants to fol low (Bb)me

to (D7)bed.

I’m the ghost of a girl that I want to be most.

I’m the (Eb)shell of a girl

that I used

to know well.

(Gm)Danc

ing slow ly in an (D)emp ty room.

(Eb)Can

the lone ly take the (Bb)place

of (D7)you?

I (Gm)sing

my self a qui et lull a by.

(Eb)Let

you go and let the lone ly in

to take my (D)heart a gain.

Too a fraid

to (D)go

in side

for the pain of one more (Bb)love

less (D7)night.

But the lone li ness will (D)stay

with me

and hold me till I fall

a (D7)sleep.

I’m the ghost of a girl that I want (Bb)to be most.

I’m the (Eb)shell of a girl that I used

to know well.

(D)heart a gain.

(Gm)Bro (F)ken (Bb)piec es (Eb)of

a (Gm)bare (F)ly (Bb)breath ing (Cm)sto

(Bb)ry

(Gm)where (F)there (Bb)once was (Eb)love,

(Gm)now (F)there’s (Bb)on ly (Cm)me

and the (D)lone

ly.

(Gm)Danc

ing slow ly in an (D)emp ty room.

(Eb)Can the lone ly take the (Bb)place of (D7)you?

I (Gm)sing my self a qui et lull a by.

(Eb)Let you go and let the lone ly in

to take my (D)heart a gain.

The Lonely by Christina Perri — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Lonely” by Christina Perri 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 75 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 "The 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 "The 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 "The Lonely" use?: Just 7 chords: Bb, Cm, D, D7, Eb, F, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Christina Perri songs work for kids?: Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.