Other arrangements of Perfectly Lonely
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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.
Perfectly Lonely — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Perfectly Lonely" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Perfectly Lonely”
- Can I play "Perfectly Lonely" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Perfectly Lonely" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Perfectly Lonely" by John Mayer played in?
- Perfectly Lonely is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Perfectly Lonely"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Perfectly Lonely" 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 "Perfectly Lonely"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Perfectly Lonely"?
- "Perfectly Lonely" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Perfectly Lonely"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, Dm7, Em, F, Fm, G.
- What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
- Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Perfectly Lonely"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Perfectly Lonely" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Perfectly Lonely"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Perfectly Lonely" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.