Not Alone

by Sara Bareilles
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Lyrics

(Woo, hoo.)

It comes a (Cm)call ing in the eve ning

when the (Eb)tem per ’ture is drop ping out.

They said it (Ab)don’t get cold here,

but I beg to dif fer now.

There is (Cm)some thing in the shad ows

more

than sis ter sil hou (A)ette,

some thing (Ab)sin is ter and strange

that I have n’t seen yet.

And I don’t want to be

a lone.

Sky, don’t let the sun go.

I’m not read y for the dark ness; swear up on a heart less soul.

And I don’t want to cry

when you go.

Stay a lit tle long er.

You know, you’re mak ing me (Eb)feel

I’m not a lone.

Ooh.

You don’t have to fight the bad guys,

throw ing (Eb)punch es out in to the black.

If you have to tell me lies, I don’t care;

just give me some good

back.

I don’t want to be

I’m not a lone.

(Woo, hoo.)

And if I on ly wor ry ’bout it, wor ry ’bout it, wor ry ’bout it, I just keep break ing down, break ing down, break ing down.

Boy, I can do with out, do with out, do with out a night of the bad dreams,

sad

things.

Tell me what that means.

I don’t want to be

a lone.

Sky, don’t let the sun go.

I’m not read y for the dark ness; swear up on a heart less soul.

And I don’t want to cry

when you go.

Stay a lit tle long er.

You know, you’re mak ing me (Eb)feel

the mon sters aren’t (Cm)real.

You’re mak ing me (Eb)feel

I’m not a lone.

(Woo, hoo.)

I’m not a lone.

Ooh.

(Woo, hoo.)

Not Alone — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Not Alone" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.

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

About “Not Alone”

Why does "Not Alone" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Not Alone".
What key is "Not Alone" by Sara Bareilles played in?
Not Alone is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Not Alone"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Not 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 "Not Alone"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Not Alone"?
"Not Alone" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Not Alone"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abm, Am7, Cm, Eb, Ebaug, F7, +3 more.
What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Not Alone"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Not Alone".
Can I see all the notes in "Not Alone"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM.