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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Perfectly Lonely" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.
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About “Perfectly Lonely”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Perfectly Lonely" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Perfectly Lonely" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Perfectly Lonely" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Perfectly Lonely" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Perfectly Lonely"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.