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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "A World Alone" by Lorde in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "A World Alone" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "A World Alone" with hands-separate practice in E at 116 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "A World Alone"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "A World Alone" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "A World Alone"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "A World Alone" is in the key of E at 116 BPM.
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