One Less Bell To Answer

by Bacharach & David
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One

less

(F6)bell to (Fmaj7)an swer.

(Dm)One

less

(Dm7)egg to fry.

(Bbmaj7)One less man to (A7sus)pick up (A7)af ter.

I should be (G7)hap py,

but (Gm7)all (Am)I (Bb)do is (Fmaj7)cry.

cry,

no more laugh I should be hap py.

Oh,

why

did he go?) Oh, I on ly know that (Bbmaj7)since he left my (A7sus)life’s

so (A7)emp ty.

Though I try to for get, it just (Bbm)can’t

be done.

Each time the (B6)door bell rings I still (Fm7)run.

I don’t (Bb7)know (Ebmaj7)how in the (Gm7)world to stop (Ab)think ing (Gm7)of (Eb)him

’cause I (Gm7)still (Eb)love him (G7sus)so.

I end each (Gm7)day the way I (C6)start out, (Gm7)cry in’ my (C7)heart (C)out.

(Fmaj7)One

less

(F6)bell to (Fmaj7)an swer.

(Dm)One

less

(Dm7)egg to fry.

(Bbmaj7)One less man to (Am7)pick up (Dm7)af ter.

No more (Bb)laugh ter, (A)no more (D)love

(Gm7)since

(Am7)he

(Bbmaj7)went a way.

(Fmaj7)(Ah!

(F6)Ah!

(Dm)Ah!

Ah (Gm7)ah ah ah.) (Fmaj7)(Ah!

(F6)Ah!

(Dm)Ah!

Ah (Gm7)ah ah ah.)

One Less Bell To Answer by Bacharach & David

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “One Less Bell To Answer”

What key is "One Less Bell To Answer" in?
"One Less Bell To Answer" by Bacharach & David is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "One Less Bell To Answer" 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 "One Less Bell To Answer" 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.
What chords are used in "One Less Bell To Answer"?
This arrangement of "One Less Bell To Answer" uses 24 chords: A7, Ab, Am, Am7, B6, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, +16 more.
How long does it take to learn "One Less Bell To Answer" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Bacharach & David can I play here?
Try "A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME", "I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER", "PROMISES, PROMISES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.