Alison

by Elvis Costello
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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.

My aim is true.

Alison — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Alison" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Alison”

Where are the chord symbols for "Alison" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Alison" is in Bb.
What key is "Alison" by Elvis Costello played in?
Alison is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Alison"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Alison" 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 "Alison"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Alison"?
"Alison" was originally performed by Elvis Costello. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Elvis Costello can I play here?
Try "EVERYDAY I WRITE THE BOOK", "She", "ALISON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Alison" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Alison" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Alison"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.