Learn "Perfectly Lonely" by John Mayer on Piano

Master "Perfectly Lonely" by John Mayer with our interactive piano player. This hard-level Pop arrangement is in the key of C at 100 BPM, making it a rewarding piece for advanced players to master.

Tip: Break "Perfectly Lonely" into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo until they feel natural.

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 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 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.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
C
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
hard

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How to Play "Perfectly Lonely" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.