What key is "Alison" in?

"Alison" by Elvis Costello is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Alison" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Alison" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Alison" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Elvis Costello can I play here?

Try "EVERYDAY I WRITE THE BOOK", "She", "ALISON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Oh, it’s so (Bb)fun ny to be see ing you af ter (F)so long, girl.

And with the (Bb)way you look, I un der stand that (Am)you are not im (Dm)pressed.

(Bb)But I heard you let that lit tle (Dm)friend of mine I’ll bet take off your par ty dress.

I’m not I gon na get could (Am7)too sen ti (Dm)men tal (C)like those (Bb)oth er stick y val en tines, say.

’cause I don’t know if you are (Dm)lov ing some big bod y.

I (Eb)on ly know it is n’t mine.

(Bb)Al

i son,

I know this world is kill ing (C)you.

Oh, (Bb)Al

i son,

my aim is true.

(Bb)fun ny to Well, I see you got a (F)hus band now.

And Did he (Bb)leave your pret ty fin gers ly ing (Am)in the wed ding (Dm)cake?

(Bb)But You used to hold him right in (Dm)your hand.

mine I’ll bet he took all he could take.

Some times I wish that I could (Am7)stop you from (Dm)talk ing (C)when I (Bb)hear the sil ly things that you say.

I think some bod y bet ter (Dm)put out the big light, ’cause I (Eb)can’t stand to see you this way.

(Bb)Al

i son,

I know this world is kill ing (C)you.

Oh, (Bb)Al

i son,

my aim is true.

My aim is true.

Alison by Elvis Costello

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Alison”

What key is "Alison" in?: "Alison" by Elvis Costello is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Alison" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Alison" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Alison" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Elvis Costello can I play here?: Try "EVERYDAY I WRITE THE BOOK", "She", "ALISON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.