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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Alone" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Alone" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Alone" is in G.
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.
Does "Alone" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Alone" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Alone"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.