About “Alfie”

What key is "Alfie" in?

"Alfie" by Bacharach & David is in the key of C with a tempo of 55 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Alfie" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Alfie" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Alfie"?

This arrangement of "Alfie" uses 20 chords: A7, Am7, Bm7, C, C6, C7, Cdim, Cdim7, +12 more.

How long does it take to learn "Alfie" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Bacharach & David can I play here?

Try "ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER", "A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME", "I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.