"Learn to Be Lonely" is a song written by

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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

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at the

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and 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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(

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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

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(who played Carlotta in the stage musical at one time and had a bit part in the film as Carlotta's confidante).

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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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