Does "One Less Bell To Answer" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "One Less Bell To Answer" is in the key of Bb at 80 BPM.

What chords are in "One Less Bell To Answer"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

One Less Bell To Answer — Piano Lead Sheet

"One Less Bell To Answer" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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, cry, no more laugh I should be hap ter. 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.)

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Bb
Tempo: 80 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Bacharach & David

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How to Play "One Less Bell To Answer" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
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Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.