You Can Call Me Al

by Paul Simon
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Lyrics

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.

Na na na na na na na na.

Na na na na Na na na na na.

Na na na na na na na na.

Na na na na Na na na na na.

(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.

guard

You Can Call Me Al — Piano Lead Sheet

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"You Can Call Me Al" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “You Can Call Me Al”

Where are the chord symbols for "You Can Call Me Al" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "You Can Call Me Al" is in F.
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.
Does "You Can Call Me Al" 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. "You Can Call Me Al" is in the key of F at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "You Can Call Me Al"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.