Alfie

by Bacharach & David
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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.

Alfie — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Alfie" by Bacharach & David in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “Alfie

Can I learn "Alfie" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Alfie" with hands-separate practice in C at 55 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Alfie"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Alfie" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Alfie"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Alfie" is in the key of C at 55 BPM.

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