Alfie
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Intro: A7M Bm5-/7 A7M D7M E7/9-
A7M Bm5-/7 A7M D7M D9
What's it all about, Alfie
Bm5-/7 A7M Cdim F#m C#m5-/7 F#7
Is it just for the moment we live
Bm7 Cdim A7M F#m7
What's it all about when you sort it out, Alfie
D9 Bm5-/7 Cdim Fdim
Are we meant to take more than we give
Bm5-/7 D9 Bm7 E7/9
Or are we meant to be kind
Cdim E7/9 A7M Bm5-/7 A7M D7M D9
And if only fools are kind, Alfie
Bm5-/7 A7M Cdim F#m C#m5-/7 F#7
Then I guess that it's wise to be cruel
Bm7 Cdim A7M F#m7
And if life belongs only to the strong, Alfie
D9 Bm7 Cdim Bm5-/7 G#7
What will you lend on an old Golden Rule
G#m7 Gdim Am7 F#m7 B7 C#7
As sure as I believe there's a Heaven above, Alfie
G#m7 Gdim Am7
I know there's something much more
F#m7 D9 Cdim Bm5-/7 E7/9 Fdim
Something even non-believers can believe in
A7M Bm5-/7 A7M D7M D
I believe in love, Alfie
D9 Bm5-/7 Fdim A7M C#m5-/7 F#m
Without true love, we just exist, Alfie
D9 Bm5-/7 Fdim A7M G#7 F#m7 Fdim B7
Until you find the love you missed, you're nothing, Alfie
D9 Bm5-/7 Cdim E7/9
When you walk, let your heart lead the way
D9 Bm5-/7 E7/9 E7 Cdim A7M
And you'll find love any day, Alfie Alfie
How to play Alfie
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7M. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.