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A man (C)walks (F)down the street, he says, “Why am I soft in the mid dle now?
a Why am it’s I soft in the mid dle, the rest of (F)my life is (C)so (F)hard.
I n’t need a pho to op por tun i ty, I want (F)a shot at re (C)demp tion.
(F)Don’t want to end (C)up a (F)car toon in a (C)car toon sur role mod yard.” is (F)Bone dig ger, bone dig ger, ducked dogs down in the al ley light some scat ter far a way in lit my (C)well lit door.
He Mis ter (F)beer bel ly, beer bel ly, (C)get these mutts a way from dents.
me.
are I don’t find this i stuff He says (C)mus ing an y more.
hal le lu jah.
If you’ll (F)be my (C)bod y guard I can (F)be your (C)long (F)lost pal.
I can call you (C)Bet ty (Bb)and Bet ty, (F)when you (C)call me, you (F)can (Bb)call me Al.
A man (C)walks (F)down the street, he says, “Why am I short of at ten tion?
Got a short lit it’s tle span of at ten tion and oh, be (F)my nights are (C)so (F)long.
Where’s n’t speak my wife to and por fam i ly?
What if (F)I die ren cy.
(C)here?
tion.
(F)Don’t Who’ll to be (C)my a (F)role mod el a (C)now that sur role ed yard.” the (F)gone, dig the gone?
dig He cat back in the the mar ket with some scat ter ro ly po ly ag tle (C)bat faced girl.
He All a (F)long, bel a long, there were (C)in ci dents and ac ci tec There are hints ning and fin i le He says (C)ga tions.
men y and hal le lu jah.
If you’ll (F)be my (C)bod y guard I can (F)be your (C)long (F)lost pal.
I can call you (C)Bet ty (Bb)and Bet ty, (F)when you (C)call me, you (F)can (Bb)call me Al.
(Bb)call
me Al.
Call me Al.
(Bb)call me Al.
Call me.
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(F)Hm, hm,
hm hm.
(F)Hm, hm,
hm hm.
If you’ll (F)be my (C)bod y guard
I can (F)call you (C)Bet ty.
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You Can Call Me Al — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "You Can Call Me Al" 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 F, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “You Can Call Me Al”
- Can I play "You Can Call Me Al" 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 "You Can Call Me Al" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "You Can Call Me Al" by Paul Simon played in?
- You Can Call Me Al is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Can Call Me Al"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "You Can Call Me Al" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "You Can Call Me Al"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "You Can Call Me Al"?
- "You Can Call Me Al" was originally performed by Paul Simon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "You Can Call Me Al"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, C, F, Gm. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Paul Simon can I play here?
- Try "Still Crazy After All These Years", "KODACHROME", "ME AND JULIO DOWN BY THE SCHOOLYARD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "You Can Call Me Al"?
- 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. "You Can Call Me Al" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "You Can Call Me Al"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "You Can Call Me Al" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.


