Other arrangements of A World Alone
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "A World Alone" by Lorde: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 116 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “A World Alone”
- What key is "A World Alone" by Lorde played in?
- A World Alone is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "A World Alone"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A World Alone" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "A World Alone"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "A World Alone"?
- "A World Alone" was originally performed by Lorde. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "A World Alone"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, C#m, C#pow, E, F#m.
- What other songs by Lorde can I play here?
- Try "GREEN LIGHT", "BUZZCUT SEASON", "ROYALS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "A World Alone" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A World Alone" by Lorde. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "A World Alone" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "A World Alone" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.