The Lonely

by Christina Perri
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Lyrics

Two a.

m., where do I

be gin?

Cry ing off my (Bb)face a (D7)gain.

The si lent sound of (D)lone

li ness

wants to fol low (Bb)me

to (D7)bed.

I’m the ghost of a girl that I want to be most.

I’m the (Eb)shell of a girl

that I used

to know well.

(Gm)Danc

ing slow ly in an (D)emp ty room.

(Eb)Can

the lone ly take the (Bb)place

of (D7)you?

I (Gm)sing

my self a qui et lull a by.

(Eb)Let

you go and let the lone ly in

to take my (D)heart a gain.

Too a fraid

to (D)go

in side

for the pain of one more (Bb)love

less (D7)night.

But the lone li ness will (D)stay

with me

and hold me till I fall

a (D7)sleep.

I’m the ghost of a girl that I want (Bb)to be most.

I’m the (Eb)shell of a girl that I used

to know well.

(D)heart a gain.

(Gm)Bro (F)ken (Bb)piec es (Eb)of

a (Gm)bare (F)ly (Bb)breath ing (Cm)sto

(Bb)ry

(Gm)where (F)there (Bb)once was (Eb)love,

(Gm)now (F)there’s (Bb)on ly (Cm)me

and the (D)lone

ly.

(Gm)Danc

ing slow ly in an (D)emp ty room.

(Eb)Can the lone ly take the (Bb)place of (D7)you?

I (Gm)sing my self a qui et lull a by.

(Eb)Let you go and let the lone ly in

to take my (D)heart a gain.

The Lonely β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Lonely" by Christina Perri in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 75 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œThe Lonely”

Can I learn "The Lonely" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” 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 "The Lonely" with hands-separate practice in C at 75 BPM.
What key is "The Lonely" by Christina Perri played in?
The 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 "The Lonely"?
The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Lonely" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Lonely"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Lonely"?
"The Lonely" was originally performed by Christina Perri. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Lonely"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, Cm, D, D7, Eb, F, Gm.
What other songs by Christina Perri can I play here?
Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The 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 "The Lonely" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The 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. "The Lonely" is in the key of C at 75 BPM.

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