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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F · Dm
Alone Again Naturally Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F · Dm
Alone Again Naturally Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F · Dm
Alone Again Naturally Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F · Dm
Alone Again Naturally Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F · Dm
Alone Again Naturally Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F · Dm
Alone Again Naturally Chords – Harmonica
Gilbert O’Sullivan’s poignant ballad about isolation and despair. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Folk Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle fingerpick or light strum to match the melancholic mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – E
F#m
D – E
A – E
F#m – D
E
A – E – F#m
D – E
A
E
F#m
D
E
A
E – F#m
D – E
Chorus
A – E
F#m – D
E – A
E – F#m
D
E
A – E
F#m
D – E
A
E
F#m – D
E – A
Verse 2
A – E
F#m
D
E – A
E – F#m
D – E
A
E
F#m
D
E
A
E
F#m – D
E
A
E
F#m
D – E
A
Chorus
A – E
F#m – D
E – A
E – F#m
D
E
A – E
F#m
D – E
A
E
F#m – D
E – A
Bridge
Bm
F#m
E
Bm – F#m
Outro
A – E
F#m – D
E – A
Practice tip: Master the A, E, F#m, D progression in the chorus before adding the lyrics, as it’s the song’s emotional core.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Alone Again Naturally"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Em, G, C, F and Dm.
Is "Alone Again Naturally" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Alone Again Naturally" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Alone Again Naturally"?
It was written by Gilbert O'Sullivan, and released in 1972.