What key is "A World Alone" in?

"A World Alone" by Lorde is in the key of E with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "A World Alone" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "A World Alone" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "A World Alone"?

This arrangement of "A World Alone" uses 5 chords: C, C#m, C#pow, E, F#m.

How long does it take to learn "A World Alone" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Lorde can I play here?

Try "GREEN LIGHT", "BUZZCUT SEASON", "ROYALS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

That slow burn (F#m)wait while it gets (C#5)dark.

Bruis ing the (E)sun.

I feel grown (F#m)up with you in your (C#5)car,

I know it’s (E)dumb.

Ooh.

We’ve both got (F#m)a mil lion bad hab its to (C#5)kick,

not sleep ing is (E)one.

We’re bit ing our (F#m)nails, you’re bit ing my (C#5)lip,

I’m bit ing my (E)tongue.

Ooh.

The peo ple are talk ing, peo ple are talk ing.

The peo ple Ooh.

talk ing, peo ple are talk ing.

Raise a glass, ’cause (F#m)I’m not done say ing it, they all want to get rough, get a way with it.

Let ’em talk ’cause we’re (F#m)danc ing in this world a (C#m)lone,

world a lone,

we’re a (E)lone.

All my fake (F#m)friends and all of their (C#5)noise,

com plain a bout (E)work.

They’re stud y ing (F#m)busi ness, I stud ied the (C#5)floor.

And you have n’t stopped smok ing all night.

May be the (F#m)in ter net raised us,

or may be peo ple are (E)jerks.

peo ple are talk ing, (C#5)peo ple are talk ing.

not you.

The peo ple are talk ing, peo ple are talk ing.

we’re a (E)lone.

All the dou ble edged peo ple and schemes,

they make a mess then go home and get clean.

You’re my best friend and we’re (F#m)danc ing in the world a (C#m)lone,

world a lone, we’re all a (E)lone.

I know we’re (E)not

ev (C#5)er last ing.

We’re a (E)train

wreck

wait ing (C#5)to hap pen.

One day the (E)blood

won’t flow so glad ly.

One day (E)we’ll peo ple are talk ing, (C#5)peo ple are talk get ing.

still, The peo ple are talk ing, (E)peo ple are talk ing.

get (F#m)Ooh.

still.

The peo ple are talk ing, peo ple are talk ing.

The peo ple Ooh.

talk ing, peo ple are talk Ooh.

ing.

Ooh.

Raise a glass, ’cause (F#m)I’m not done say ing it, they all want to get rough, get a way with it.

Let ’em talk ’cause we’re (F#m)danc ing in this world a (C#m)lone,

world a lone,

we’re a (E)lone.

All the dou ble edged peo ple and schemes,

they make a mess then go home and get clean.

You’re my best friend and we’re (F#m)danc ing in the world a (C#m)lone,

world a lone, we’re all a (E)lone.

The peo ple are talk (F#m)ing, peo ple are talk ing.

The peo ple are talk ing, peo ple are talk ing.

The peo ple are talk (F#m)ing, peo ple are talk ing.

The peo ple are talk ing, peo ple are talk ing.

Let them (CN.C.)talk.

A World Alone by Lorde

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 116 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “A World Alone”

What key is "A World Alone" in?: "A World Alone" by Lorde is in the key of E with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "A World Alone" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "A World Alone" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "A World Alone"?: This arrangement of "A World Alone" uses 5 chords: C, C#m, C#pow, E, F#m.
How long does it take to learn "A World Alone" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Lorde can I play here?: Try "GREEN LIGHT", "BUZZCUT SEASON", "ROYALS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.