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Oh, it’s so (A)fun ny to be see ing you af ter (E)so long, girl.
And with the (A)way you look, I un der stand that (G#m7)you are not im (C#m)pressed.
But I heard you let that lit tle (C#m)friend of mine I’ll bet take off your par ty dress.
I’m not I gon na get could (G#m7)too sen ti (C#m)men tal (B)like those (A)oth er stick ly y en tines, say.
I ’cause I don’t know if you are (C#m)lov ing the some light, bod y.
’cause I (D)on ly know it is n’t mine.
way.
(A)Al
i son,
I (A)know this (B)world is (G#m)kill (G#7)ing (C#m)you.
Oh, (A)Al
i son,
my aim is true.
(A)fun ny to Well, I see you got a (E)hus band now.
And Did he (A)leave your pret ty fin gers ly ing (G#m7)in the wed ding (C#m)cake?
But You used to hold him right tle (C#m)in your hand.
I’ll bet he took all he could take.
Some times I wish that I could (G#m7)stop you from (C#m)talk ing (B)when I (A)hear the sil ly things that you say.
I ’cause think some bod y you ter (C#m)put out the big light, bod y.
’cause I (D)can’t ly stand to see you this way.
(A)Al
i son,
I (A)know this (B)world is (G#m)kill (G#7)ing (C#m)you.
Oh, (A)Al
i son,
my aim is true.
My (B)aim is true.
My (B)aim is true.
Alison — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Alison" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 92 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 “Alison”
- Can I play "Alison" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Alison" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Alison" by Elvis Costello played in?
- Alison is arranged in the key of E 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 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Alison" 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 "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 chords are used in "Alison"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, B, B7, Bsus4, C#m, D, E, F#m, +3 more.
- What other songs by Elvis Costello can I play here?
- Try "EVERYDAY I WRITE THE BOOK", "She", "PEACE, LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Alison"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Alison" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Alison"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Alison" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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