"Learn to Be Lonely" is a song written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Charles Hart for the 2004 film adaptation of ''

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''. The song is performed by

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during the closing credits, and is found on the film's soundtrack. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the

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and the Golden Globe at the

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in 2004. Another song using the melody of ''Learn to be Lonely'' entitled ''No One Would Listen'' (also with lyrics by Hart) was originally included in the film, to be sung by

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), but was ultimately cut. This is the only song in the film or on its soundtrack to feature Minnie Driver, who played Carlotta in the film, actually singing; the character's opera voice was given by Margaret Preece (who played Carlotta in the stage musical at one time and had a bit part in the film as Carlotta's confidante). Beyoncé performed the song at the 2005 Oscars (she performed all of that year's nominees for Best Original Song requiring female lead vocals) with Webber accompanying on piano. Minnie Driver performed the song during her appearance on ''

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2004 songs 2000s ballads Pop ballads Songs written for films Songs about loneliness Songs with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber {{2000s-song-stub