Is this real sheet music for "Alfie"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Alfie".

Can I see all the notes in "Alfie"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 55 BPM.

Alfie — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Alfie" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 55 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

(C)What’s it all a bout, (Dm7)Al fie? Is it (Cmaj7)just for the (Cmaj6/9)mo ment we (Em7)live? What’s it (Dm7)all a bout when you sort it out, Al fie? (Dm7)Are we meant (Dm7)to take more (Cdim7)than we give, or (Dm7)are we meant to be kind? (G13)And (G)if (C)on ly fools are kind, (Dm7)Al fie, then I (Cmaj7)guess it is (Cmaj6/9)wise to be (Em7)cruel. And if (Dm7)life be longs on ly to the strong, Al fie, what (Dm7)will you lend (Dm7)on an old (Cdim7)gold en rule? As (Bm7)sure as I be (Eb6)lieve (Am7)there’s a heav en a (Bm7)bove, Al fie, I (Bm7)know there’s some thing much (Eb6)more, (Am7)some thing e ven (Dm7)non be liev (G9)ers (G13)can be lieve (G9)in. (C)I be lieve in love, (Dm7)Al fie. With out true (F9)love we just ex (Em7)ist, Al fie. Un til you (F9)find the love you’ve (Em7)missed you’re (Am7)noth ing, (D)Al fie. (Dm7)When you walk let your heart (Cdim)lead the way, and (Dm7)you’ll find love an y day, (C)Al fie, (C)Al fie.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 55 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Bacharach & David

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How to Play "Alfie" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.