One Less Bell To Answer

by Bacharach & David
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "One Less Bell To Answer" 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 Bb, 80 BPM.

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

About “One Less Bell To Answer

Can I play "One Less Bell To Answer" 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 "One Less Bell To Answer" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "One Less Bell To Answer" by Bacharach & David played in?
One Less Bell To Answer 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 "One Less Bell To Answer"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "One Less Bell To Answer" 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 "One Less Bell To Answer"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "One Less Bell To Answer"?
"One Less Bell To Answer" was originally performed by Bacharach & David. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "One Less Bell To Answer"?
This arrangement uses 24 chords: A7, Ab, Am, Am7, B6, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, +16 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "One Less Bell To Answer"?
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. "One Less Bell To Answer" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "One Less Bell To Answer"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "One Less Bell To Answer" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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