Alone

by Heart
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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?

(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?

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

a (C)lone,

a (C)lone?

Alone — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Alone" by Heart: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Alone”

What key is "Alone" by Heart played in?
Alone is arranged in the key of G 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Alone" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Alone" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Alone" by Heart. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Alone" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Alone" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.