Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?

Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Alone". Key of B, 100 BPM.

What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?

Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

Alone — Simple Sheet Music

"Alone" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of B, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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. night. 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?

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: B
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Heart

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How to Play "Alone" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.