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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Perfectly Lonely" by John Mayer: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Perfectly Lonely" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Perfectly Lonely" by John Mayer. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Perfectly Lonely" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Perfectly Lonely" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.