Perfectly Lonely

by John Mayer
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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.

Perfectly Lonely — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Perfectly Lonely" by John Mayer in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “Perfectly Lonely”

Can I learn "Perfectly Lonely" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Perfectly Lonely" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Perfectly Lonely"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Perfectly Lonely" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Perfectly Lonely"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Perfectly Lonely" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.