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(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.
Alfie — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Alfie" by Bacharach & David: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “Alfie”
- What key is "Alfie" by Bacharach & David played in?
- Alfie is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Alfie"?
- The arrangement plays at 55 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Alfie" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Alfie"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Alfie"?
- "Alfie" was originally performed by Bacharach & David. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Alfie"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: A7, Am7, Bm7, C, C6, C7, Cdim, Cdim7, +12 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Alfie" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Alfie" by Bacharach & David. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Alfie" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Alfie" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.