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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Here Alone" by Mindi Dickstein in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Here Alone" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Here Alone" with hands-separate practice in F at 100 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Here Alone"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Here Alone" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Here Alone"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Here Alone" is in the key of F at 100 BPM.