Alone

by Heart
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Lyrics

I hear the (G)tick ing of the (A)clock; ed I’m ly ing here, the (Bm)room’s pitch dark.

I won der (G)where you are to (A)night, ed no an swer on your (Bm)tel e phone.

And the (G)night goes by so (D)ver y slow,

oh, I (G)hope that it won’t (D)end un though,

(A)a lone.

’Til (C)now

I (G)al ways got (D)by on my own, (C)I nev er real ly (G)cared un til (D)I met you.

And now it (G)chills me to (D)the bone.

(G)How do I (C)get you a lone?

(G)How do I (C)get you a lone?

(C)Oh,

(G)oh, (D)oh.

’Til (C)now I (G)al ways got (D)by on my own,

(C)I nev er real ly (G)cared un til (D)I met you.

And now it (G)chills me to (D)the bone.

(G)How do I (C)get you a lone?

(G)How do I (C)get you a lone?

(G)How do I (C)get you a lone?

(G)How do I (C)get you a lone,

a (G)lone,

a (G)lone?

Alone by Heart

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Alone”

What key is "Alone" in?
"Alone" by Heart is in the key of B with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "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 "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 "Alone"?
This arrangement of "Alone" uses 11 chords: A, Am7, Asus4, Bm, C, D, Em, F#, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "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 Heart can I play here?
Try "CRAZY ON YOU", "MAGIC MAN", "BARRACUDA". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.