Standards · 1966
Alfie chords & key
“Alfie” is a jazz standard by Burt Bacharach from 1966. Most bands play it in B♭ major, ballad; the tune runs 32 bars in AB form. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 19 different chords. In this atlas it appears on 3 album tracks.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B♭ major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- F7sus×7
- B♭maj7×4
- Dm7×4
- Cm7×3
- Gm7×3
- Am7×3
History
"Alfie" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David to promote the 1966 film Alfie. The song was a major hit for Cilla Black (UK) and Dionne Warwick (US). At the 10th Annual Grammy Awards in 1968, Burt Bacharach won the Grammy for Best Instrumental Arrangement.
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Recorded on these albums
Frequently asked questions
What key is Alfie in?
Alfie is usually played in B♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is C major, for E♭ instruments G major.
Who wrote Alfie?
Alfie was written by Burt Bacharach (1966).
What is the form of Alfie?
Alfie has 2 sections (AB) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Alfie played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Alfie?
The opening bars are Bbmaj7 | F7sus | Bbmaj7 | Dm7 G7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.