Alone Again (Naturally)

by Gilbert O'Sullivan
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Lyrics

(Gmaj7)In a lit tle while from now

if I’m (Bm7)not feel ing a ny less sour, I pro mise my self to treat my self and vi sit a near by (E)tower.

And climb ing to the top

will throw my self off,

in an (G)ef fort to make it (Gaug)clear to who ev er, (G6)what it’s like when you’re (Gb7)shat tered.

Left (Bm)stand ing in the lurch at a church, where peop le (E)say (E7)ing ‘My God that’s tough, she stood him up, no point in us re main ing, we (Gmaj7)may as well go home.’

As I did on my (Esus4)own, a lone a gain,

na tural ly.

that on ly yes ter day

I was (Bm7)cheer ful, bright and gay, look ing ward to, but who n’t do, the role I was about to (E)play.

But as to knock me down,

re al ty came round,

and with (G)out so much as a (Gaug)mere touch cut me (G6)in to lit tle (Gb7)pie ces, (Bm)leav me to doubt talk bout God in His (E)Mer (E7)cy, or if he real ly does ex ist,

did he de sert me?

(Gmaj7)In my of need

I tru ly am in (Esus4)deed

To think

It seems to me that there are more hearts (F)bro ken in the world that can’t be mend ed,

left un at ten ded,

what do we do?

What do we do?

A lone a gain,

na tural ly.

Now

A (Am7)lone a gain,

na tural ly.

Alone Again (Naturally) — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 82 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “Alone Again (Naturally)

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Alone Again (Naturally)" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan in?
The backing track is in G at 82 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 "Alone Again (Naturally)" 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 "Alone Again (Naturally)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Alone Again (Naturally)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Alone Again (Naturally)" 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 "Alone Again (Naturally)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Alone Again (Naturally)"?
"Alone Again (Naturally)" was originally performed by Gilbert O'Sullivan. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Alone Again (Naturally)" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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