What key is "Perfectly Lonely" in?

"Perfectly Lonely" by John Mayer is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Perfectly Lonely" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Perfectly Lonely" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Perfectly Lonely"?

This arrangement of "Perfectly Lonely" uses 7 chords: Am, C, Dm7, Em, F, Fm, G.

How long does it take to learn "Perfectly Lonely" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?

Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Had a lit tle love but I (F)spread it thin,

fall ing in her arms and (G)out a gain.

Made a bad name for my game (F)’round town;

tore out my heart and (G)shut it down.

Noth in’ to do,

no where to be;

a sim ple lit tle kind of (G)free.

Noth in’ to do,

no one but me,

and that’s all I (G)need.

I’m per fect ly lone ly.

I’m per fect ly (Em)lone ly,

(Am)yeah,

’cause I (Dm7)don’t be long to an y one and (G)no bod y be longs to me.

I see my friends a round from (F)time to time,

when their la dies let ’em slip a (G)way.

And when they ask me how I’m (F)do in’ with mine,

this is al ways what I (G)say:

Noth in’ to do,

no where to be;

a sim ple lit tle kind of (G)free.

Noth in’ to do,

no one to be.

Is it real ly hard to (G)see

why I’m per fect ly lone And this is not to say there nev er comes a day.

I’ll take my chanc es and start a gain.

And when I look be hind

on all my young er times,

I’ll have to thank the wrongs that (Fm)led me to a love so strong.

I’m per fect ly lone ly.

I’m per fect ly (Em)lone ly,

(Am)yeah,

’cause I (Dm7)don’t be long to an y one and (G)no bod y be longs… That’s the (C)way, that’s the way, that’s the way that I (F)want it.

That’s the (Dm7)way, that’s the way, that’s the way that I (G)want it.

That’s the (C)way, that’s the way, that’s the way that I (F)want it.

That’s the (Dm7)way, that’s the way, that’s the way that I (G)want it.

That’s the it.

Perfectly Lonely by John Mayer

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Perfectly Lonely”

What key is "Perfectly Lonely" in?: "Perfectly Lonely" by John Mayer is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Perfectly Lonely" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Perfectly Lonely" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Perfectly Lonely"?: This arrangement of "Perfectly Lonely" uses 7 chords: Am, C, Dm7, Em, F, Fm, G.
How long does it take to learn "Perfectly Lonely" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?: Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.