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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Alison" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 100 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 “Alison”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Alison"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Alison". Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.