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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Alfie" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 90 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”
- Can I play "Alfie" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Alfie" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Alfie" by Barbra Streisand played in?
- Alfie is arranged in the key of A 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 90 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 Barbra Streisand. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Alfie"?
- This arrangement uses 29 chords: A, Adim7, Amaj7, B7, Bdom, Bm, Bm7, Bm9, +21 more.
- What other songs by Barbra Streisand can I play here?
- Try "ORDINARY MIRACLES", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "My Man (Mon Homme)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Alfie"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Alfie" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Alfie"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Alfie" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.


