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(C)What’s it all a bout,
(F)Al
Is it (Cmaj7)just for the (C6)mo ment we (Em7)live?
What’s it (Dm7)all a bout when you sort it (Em7)out, Al fie?
(Dm7)Are we meant (F)to take more (Cdim7)than we give,
or (F)are we meant to be kind?
And if
(C)on ly fools are kind,
(F)Al
then I (Cmaj7)guess it is (C6)wise to be (Bb7)cruel.
And if (Dm7)life be longs on ly to the (Em7)strong, Al fie,
what (Dm)will you lend (F)on an old (Cdim7)gold en rule?
As (Bm7)sure
as I be (A)lieve
there’s a heav en a (Bm7)bove,
Al fie,
I (Bm7)know
there’s some thing much (Am7)more,
some thing e ven (G9)non
be liev ers (G)can
be lieve in.
(C)I be lieve in love,
(F)Al
With out true (F)love we just ex (Em7)ist,
Al fie.
Un til you (F7)find the love you’ve (Am7)missed
you’re noth ing,
(D)Al fie.
(F)When you walk let your heart (Cdim7)lead the way,
and (F)you’ll find love an y day, (C)Al fie,
(C)Al fie.
Alfie — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Alfie" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 72 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Alfie”
- Why does "Alfie" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Alfie".
- 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 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Alfie" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 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.
- Is this real sheet music for "Alfie"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Alfie".
- Can I see all the notes in "Alfie"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 72 BPM.