Alone

by Heart
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Lyrics

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

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

night.

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

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

(A)a lone.

’Til (C)now

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

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

(C)How do I get you a lone?

(C)How do I get you a lone?

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

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

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

(C)How do I get you a lone?

(C)How do I get you a lone?

(C)How do I get you a lone,

a (C)lone,

a (C)lone?

Alone — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Alone" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Alone”

Can I play "Alone" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Alone" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Alone" by Heart played in?
Alone is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Alone"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Alone" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Alone"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Alone"?
"Alone" was originally performed by Heart. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Heart can I play here?
Try "CRAZY ON YOU", "MAGIC MAN", "BARRACUDA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Alone"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Alone" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Alone"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Alone" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.