Here Alone

by Mindi Dickstein
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Lyrics

Write a (Fm7)let ter;

be in (Ab5)ven tive.

Tell you (Ab5)ev ’ry thing is (Ebm6)fine.

Be at (Ab5)ten tive to the (Cm7)dis tance.

(Ebm7)Send my (Ab13)love with ev ’ry (Db)line.

(Db7)Ev ’ry (Dbm6)word should bring you (Ab)clos er and ca (C7sus4)ress you (C)with its (Fm7)tone.

(Ab5)Noth ing should re (Cm7)mind you

that (Eb7sus4)I am here a (Fm7)lone.

I can’t (Fm7)tell you (Fm7)what I’m (Ab5)feel ing.

(Ab)I can’t (Ab5)talk a bout the (Ebm6)war;

how the (Ab5)peal ing of the (Cm7)church bells

(Ebm7)brings the (Ab13)bat tle to our (Db)door.

(Db)I don’t (Dbm6)know which part is (Ab)hard er:

what I (C7sus4)know or (C)what’s un (Fm)known,

or (Ab5)rais ing lit tle (Cm7)wom en

when (Eb7sus4)I am here a (Ab)lone.

(Cm7)Count (Ab)ing (Db)days,

(Db)pray ing for (Cm9)news.

Is this the (Db)life

we (Db)meant to (Gb)choose?

Do you (Fm7)know how much I (Ab5)miss you

at this (Ab5)ho ur of the (Ebm6)day?

(Ab7sus4)How I (Ab5)wish you were the (Cm7)twi light

(Ebm7)come to (Ab13)take my fears a (Db)way.

(Db7)Can I (Dbm6)man age four young (Ab)wom en?

I’m not (C7sus4)cer tain (C)I know (Fm7)how.

(Ebm7)Will (Gb)I (Dbmaj7)be there when they (Ab)need me?

Do I (Cb)fail them (Db)e ven (Gb)now?

I (Ab5)wish that you were (Ab)with me;

wish that (C7sus4)I could (C)bring you (Fm7)home.

The (Ab5)night seems so much (Cm7)long er

now that (Eb7sus4)I am here

a

lone.

Here Alone — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Here Alone" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 100 BPM.

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

About “Here Alone”

Where are the chord symbols for "Here 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. "Here Alone" is in F.
What key is "Here Alone" by Mindi Dickstein played in?
Here Alone is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Here Alone"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Here Alone" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Here Alone"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Here Alone"?
"Here Alone" was originally performed by Mindi Dickstein. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Here Alone"?
This arrangement uses 31 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abdom, Abm, Abped, Absus4, Bbm7, Bbsus4, +23 more.
What other songs by Mindi Dickstein can I play here?
Try "TAKE A CHANCE ON ME", "Could You", "Our Finest Dreams". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Here 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. "Here Alone" is in the key of F at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Here Alone"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.