Learn to Be Lonely

"Learn to Be Lonely" is a song written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Charles Hart for the 2004 film adaptation of The [Phantom of the Opera (2004 film)|The Phantom of the Opera]. The song is performed by Minnie Driver 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 77th Academy Awards and the Golden Globe at the Golden Globe Awards">Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song">Golden Globe Awards in 2004.
Another song using the melody of Learn to be Lonely entitled No One Would Listen was originally included in the film, to be sung by Gerard Butler, 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.
Beyoncé performed the song at the 2005 Oscars with Lloyd Webber accompanying on piano. Minnie Driver performed the song during her appearance on The [Ellen DeGeneres Show].