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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "One Less Bell To Answer" by Bacharach & David: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "One Less Bell To Answer" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "One Less Bell To Answer" by Bacharach & David. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "One Less Bell To Answer" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "One Less Bell To Answer" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.