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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Alfie" by Barbra Streisand 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 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 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 A at 90 BPM.
- 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 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 A at 90 BPM.