What key is "Alone" in?

"Alone" by Heart is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "Alone" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. 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.

How long does it take to learn "Alone" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

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.

Lyrics

I hear the (C)tick ing of the (D)clock;

I’m (D)ly ing here, the (Em)room’s pitch dark.

I won der (C)where you are to (D)night,

no (D)an swer on your (Em)tel e phone.

night.

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

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

(D)a (G)lone.

’Til (F)now

I (C)al ways got (G)by on my own,

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

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

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

You don’t know (C)how long I have (D)want

ed (D)touch your lips and (Em)hold you tight.

You don’t know (C)how long I have (D)wait

ed (D)I was gon na (Em)tell you to night.

But the (C)se cret by is (G)still my own,

and my (C)love for you is (G)still un known,

(D)a (G)lone.

’Til (F)now

I (C)al ways got (G)by on my own,

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

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

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

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

a (C)lone,

a (C)lone?

Alone by Heart

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Alone”

What key is "Alone" in?: "Alone" by Heart is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Alone" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. 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.
How long does it take to learn "Alone" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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.