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.

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

1 person has learned this song

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”

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.