When I was young
I nev er (Bbm6)need ed an y one,
and mak ing (D7sus4)love was just for fun.
Those days are gone.
(F)Liv in’ a lone,
I think of (Bbm6)all the friends I’ve known,
but when I (D7sus4)dial the te le phone,
no bo dy’s home.
All by my self,
don’t wan na be all by (D7)my
(Gm)self
an (Bbm)y more.
All by my self,
don’t wan na live all by my
(Gm)self
an (Bbm)y more.
All by my self,
don’t wan na be all by (D7)my
(Gm)self
an (Bbm)y more.
All by my self,
don’t wan na live all by my
(Gm)self
an (Bbm)y more.
When I was young
I nev er (Bbm6)need ed an y one,
and mak ing (D7sus4)love was just for fun.
Those days are gone.
All by my self,
don’t wan na (2°) live all by my
(Gm)self
an (Bbm)y more.
All by my self,
don’t wan na be all by my
(Gm)self
an (Bbm)y more.
All By Myself — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "All By Myself" by Eric Carmen: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Bb, 58 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “All By Myself”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "All By Myself" by Eric Carmen in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 58 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "All By Myself" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "All By Myself"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "All By Myself", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "All By Myself" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "All By Myself"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "All By Myself"?
- "All By Myself" was originally performed by Eric Carmen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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