You Can Call Me Al

by Paul Simon

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A man (C)walks (F)down the street, he says, “Why am I soft in the mid dle now?

a Why am it’s I soft in the mid dle, the rest of (F)my life is (C)so (F)hard.

I n’t need a pho to op por tun i ty, I want (F)a shot at re (C)demp tion.

(F)Don’t want to end (C)up a (F)car toon in a (C)car toon my sur role grave mod yard.” el is (F)Bone dig ger, bone dig ger, ducked dogs down in the al moon ley light some scat ter far a way in lit my (C)well lit door.

He Mis ter (F)beer bel ly, beer bel ly, (C)get these mutts a way from dents.

me.

are I don’t in find this al i stuff He a says (C)mus ing an y more.

hal le lu jah.

If you’ll (F)be my (C)bod y guard I can (F)be your (C)long (F)lost pal.

I can call you (C)Bet ty (Bb)and Bet ty, (F)when you (C)call me, you (F)can (Bb)call me Al.

A man (C)walks (F)down the street, he says, “Why am I short of at ten tion?

Got a short lit it’s tle span of at ten tion and oh, be (F)my nights are (C)so (F)long.

Where’s n’t speak my wife to and por fam i ly?

What if (F)I die ren cy.

(C)here?

tion.

(F)Don’t Who’ll to be (C)my a (F)role mod el a (C)now that my sur role round ed yard.” by the (F)gone, dig the gone?

dig He cat back in the the mar moon ket with some scat ter ro ly po ly ag tle (C)bat faced girl.

He All a (F)long, bel a long, there were (C)in ci dents and ac ci tec There are hints ning in and fin al i le He a says (C)ga tions.

men y and hal le lu jah.

If you’ll (F)be my (C)bod y guard I can (F)be your (C)long (F)lost pal.

I can call you (C)Bet ty (Bb)and Bet ty, (F)when you (C)call me, you (F)can (Bb)call me Al.

(Bb)call

me Al.

Call me Al.

(Bb)call me Al.

Call me.

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Na na na na Na na na na na.

Na na na na na na na na.

Na na na na Na na na na na.

(F)Hm, hm,

hm hm.

(F)Hm, hm,

hm hm.

If you’ll (F)be my (C)bod y guard

I can (F)call you (C)Bet ty.

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You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Can Call Me Al” by Paul Simon in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "You Can Call Me Al" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "You Can Call Me Al"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.