Alfie (Live 2000)

[Intro]

One day a number of years ago I was in

A cab, right, on my way to a recording session

And the radio was on

And I heard this girl singing, and I thought

"What a pretty song, why haven't I recorded that?"

This is true

So when I arrived at the studio I called the station, right?

To find out who the girl was

And they said it was me

They said "Barbra Streisand"

I think they even said it right

But I thought, "Isn't that funny?"

Because I guess I'd recorded, you know

So many albums and songs by that time

That I actually forgot that I sang that song

So I would like to sing it for you tonight

It's one of the most beautiful move themes

Ever written by my friend, Burt Bacharach

[Verse 1]

What's it all about, Alfie?

Is it just for thе moment we live?

What's it all about whеn you sort it out, Alfie?

Are we meant to take more than we give?

Or are we meant to be kind?

[Verse 2]

And if only fools are kind, Alfie

Then I guess it is wise to be cruel

And if life belongs only to the strong, Alfie

What will you lend on an old golden rule?

[Bridge]

As sure as I believe there's a heaven above, Alfie

I know there's something much more

Something even non-believers can believe in

[Verse 3]

I believe in love, Alfie

Without true love we just exist, Alfie

Until you find the love you've missed you're nothing, Alfie

When you walk let your heart lead the way

And you'll find love any day, Alfie

Alfie

Alfie

[Outro]

Such a pretty song, isn't it?