One
less
bell to an swer.
(Dm)One
less
egg to fry.
(Bbmaj7)One less man to (A7)pick up af ter.
I should be (G7)hap py,
but (Gm)all (Am)I (Bb)do is (Fmaj7)cry,
cry,
no more laugh ter.
(Dm)Oh,
why
did he go?
(Bbmaj7)Since he left my (A7)life’s so emp ty.
Though I try to for get, it just (Bbm)can’t be done.
Each time the (B)door bell rings I still (Bb7)run.
I don’t know (Gm7)how in the world to stop (Ab)think ing (Eb)of him
’cause I still love him (G7)so,
I end each (Am)day the way I start out, (C)cry ing my heart out.
(Fmaj7)One
less
bell to an swer.
(Dm)One
less
egg to fry.
(Bbmaj7)One less man to (Am7)pick up (Dm7)af ter.
No more (Bb)laugh ter, (D)no more love
(Gm7)since
(Am7)he
(Bb)went a way.
One Less Bell To Answer by Bacharach & David
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "One Less Bell To Answer" in?
- "One Less Bell To Answer" by Bacharach & David is in the key of F 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.
- 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 "ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER", "A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME", "I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.