What’s it all a bout,
(D)Al fie?
Is it (Amaj7)just
for the mo ment we (C#m7)live?
What’s it (Bm7sus4)all a (Bm7)bout when you sort it out, Al fie?
Are we meant to take (C)more than we give,
or (Bm9)are we meant
to be (E13)kind.
(E)And if (Amaj7)on ly fools are kind,
Al fie,
then I guess it is wise to be (C#m7)cruel.
And if (Bm7)life
be longs
on ly (C#m7)to the strong, Al fie,
what will you lend on an old (A)gold en rule?
As (G#m)sure as I be (C7)lieve
there’s a heav en a (G#m7)bove, Al fie,
I (G#m7)know
there’s (E)some thing much (C7)more,
some thing e ven non be liev (E)ers (C#m)can be lieve (G#7)in.
I be lieve in love,
Al fie.
With out true (D)love, we just ex (C#m7)ist,
Al fie.
Un til you (G#7)find the (G#7)love
you’ve missed,
you’re (F#m)noth ing, (B)Al
fie.
(Bm)When you walk, let your heart (C)lead the way
and (D)you’ll find love an y day, (Eb)Al fie,
(D)Al fie,
(A)Al
fie.
Alfie by Barbra Streisand
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Alfie" in?
- "Alfie" by Barbra Streisand is in the key of A with a tempo of 90 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 29 chords: A, Adim7, Amaj7, B7, Bdom, Bm, Bm7, Bm9, +21 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 Barbra Streisand can I play here?
- Try "ORDINARY MIRACLES", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "My Man (Mon Homme)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.