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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Alfie" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 55 BPM.
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About “Alfie”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Alfie" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Alfie" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Alfie" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Alfie" is in the key of C at 55 BPM.
- What chords are in "Alfie"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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