Mathis, Johnny - Alfie Lyrics






What's it all about, Alfie?
Is it just for the moment we live?
What's it all about when you sort it out, Alfie?
Are we meant to take more than we give or are we meant to be kind?

And if only fools are kind, Alfie,
then I guess it's wise to be cruel.
And if life belongs only to the strong, Alfie,
what will you lend on an old golden rule?

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.
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.





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  1. R.... R....

    I've known this song,, long before until I've realised is this how they got your name.. My love

  2. �.... ....

    男性ボ―カルがいいね👍😃サンキュー😉👍🎶

  3. M.... M....

    Just so very Special oh Johnny Mathis you are so very talented and, Gorgeous I love you so handsome and you sing Beautifully!!!!**❤️❤️❤️

  4. L.... V....

    This is the kind of music that you get dressed up for in your Sunday best. it's so cheerful and right for the moment

  5. A.... H....

    lOVE YOU TO BITS Johnny,You are AMAZING...You have lifted me up many times and I cant thank you enough xxxxxxxxxxx

  6. R.... S....

    Some singers can make a difficult song sound deceptively easy and Mr. Mathis is in that category BRAVO!!!😁

  7. R.... S....

    This is probably one of the more difficult Bacharach Ballads to master Mr. Mathis makes it sound like spreading butter on bread this is also Mr. Bacharachs favorite child of his songs couldn't find better handling than from the incredible Mr. Mathis thanks for posting

  8. s.... m....

    Amazin,amazing,,,,,Johnny Mathis...Alfie

  9. K.... H....

    Definitely the best version I’ve heard of this he really nails it.

  10. A.... H....

    Awesome!!!!...... Johnny you are Incredibly Amazing....You have bought joy to so many people.....Thank yo so much and GOD BLESS YOU xxxx

  11. g.... ....

    "Alfie" lost Best Song at the Academy Awards to "Born Free", wtf?????

    g.... ....

    Really. OH shucks
    why.

  12. V.... J....

    Without true love we just exist

  13. S.... J....

    IT SURE WOULD BE NICE,IF WE HAD AT LEAST ONE DAY!!! FROM Y'ALL'S GODS, OF NO SUICIDES, NO MURDERINGS!!! NO DEATHS!!! NO HATING, JUST ONE DAY OF PEACE, YOU GET THE IDEA. SINCE Y'ALL SAY!!! THE TAKING OF JESUS CHRIST LIFE!! WAS FOR A PURPOSE!!! REALIZE WHAT WE ARE SAYING!!! THE TAKING OF HIS LIFE!!!! THEY TOOK HIS LIFE!!!AND BEFORE THEY TOOK HIS LIFE THEY TOOK MANY MORE THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER!!! AND THEY CRUCIFIED ALL OF THEM IN THE SAME WAY!!! SO WHAT'S THE POINT? OF GOD AND SATAN DOING THE SAME THING!!! MURDERING!!! PRECIOUS HUMAN BEINGS!!!WHICH MADE THINGS A HELL OF A LOT WORSE THAN IT WAS ,AT FIRST!!!BECAUSE AFTER THEY KILLED JESUS CHRIST!!! OH BOY!!! THEY REALLY START MURDERING THEN. NOW THEY MURDER THOUSANDS AT A TIME!!! YOU KEEP BELIEVING GOD WAS DUMB AND STUPID ENOUGH TO GIVE HIS SON TO A GROUP OF COLD-BLOODED MURDERERS!!! TO PROVE A DEMONIC POINT!!!! IF THE SO-CALLED ATHEISTS AND NON-BELIEVERS!!! WAS GOD FOR ONE SECOND!!! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WORLD THIS WOULD BE. BUT YOU SEE ALL PEOPLE WITH A GOOD SOUL AND LOVE AND A HEART!!! THEY DON'T HAVE TO WONDER, THEY DON'T HAVE TO PRAY, THEY DON'T HAVE TO GET DOWN ON THEIR KNEES AND BEG ANYMORE.BECAUSE THEY KNOW THEY ARE HUMAN BEINGS THE FINEST CREATURES WHOM EVER WALKED UP ON THIS EARTH. THEY NEED NO HARM IN THEIR WAY!!! THEY NEED NOT TO WISH FOR WHAT THEY SHOULD ALREADY HAVE!!!! HUMAN BEINGS ARE FLESH AND BLOOD. GOD IS THEM, MANY ARE THE RIGHTEOUS ONE,S!!! AND YOU KNOW THAT IS THE TRUTH. WE LOVE ALL!!! AND THOSE WHO DON'T AT LEAST RESPECT EACH OTHER,S LIFE, THEY SHOULDN'T EXIST!!! BUT YOU AND THEY DON'T KNOW IT WAS MADE TO GO ONE WAY!!!! DEATH WHEN WE DIE. ONLY FOR A SECOND.. LOVE Y'ALL!!! BEFORE WE CAME TO THIS EARTH!!! WE HAD LOVE, JOY, HAPPINESS, RIGHTEOUSNESS!! AND THAT'S A SECRET. NOTHING COULD OR WOULD BRING US ANY HARM, ALL HARM HAS COME FROM MAN WITH IT'S NO DAMN GOOD SELF. AND STOP LYING IT'S NOT THE DEVIL!!!

  14. G.... G....

    amazing..hey people enjoy because you will not get singers like this again in mankind existence

    G.... G....

    I just cannot bear the utter repetitive crap that people are listening to today. So sad. I will stick with Mathis.

  15. B.... B....

    When passion leads the way, even nonbelievers will believe. Thank you Mr. Mathis for this and all that you have shared...thank you.

  16. j.... ....

    Wow, chord and note interplay with pitch change! Johnny does a sweet job!!!

    j.... ....

    Really. whos down with that. WoW keep on counting

  17. K.... D....

    This is perfection.  There are only 4 people that have been able to carry off this song, Dionne Warwick, Cilla Black, and Barbra.  I would have to say that listening to this recording, it's the best of the best.  Regretfully, I never knew he recorded it until today.

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    @Kevin DeLaurentis - I agree with you Kevin.Johnny Mathis truly makes every song his own- and brings an emotionality to it - not to mention that voice- unlike no one else. Enjoy.

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    +lenoremewton I said your exact words "Johnny Mathis truly makes every song his own" to someone earlier today about Johnny. You and I certainly have good taste in music and we think alike :)

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    very glad you found it Deborah- never too late. It's stellar. Johnny takes this to levels the others don't- bcuz he always sings through his emotions. Most singers- regardless of voice quality- do not. Enjoy.

    K.... D....

    it's a pleasure. isn't it. to listen to this music.

  18. g.... ....

    "Johhny Mathis Sings the Music of Bacharach & Kaempfert" was released in 2009 on cd in Europe (digitally remastered).

  19. E.... L....

    BELLISIMO...!!

  20. j.... o....

    Cantor extraordinário!

  21. g.... a....

    Just THE BEST!

  22. 5.... ....

    I love John's version. He can take any song and make it his own. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

  23. l.... ....

    thanks again, so glad you are enjoying these. They are labors of 'love/appreciation' for all the joy Johnny's voice and essence has brought to so many and certainly to me. You're very welcome.

  24. n.... ....

    beautiful job on video. some people just throw them on here and don't care about imagery or sound quality.. this is perfect...thanks

  25. g.... ....

    never heard his version . a perfect match . a beautiful voice singing a beautiful song! tx for posting!

  26. M.... d....

    lenoremewton, have you Jean with the same quallity of Alfie? Post, plese, dear. Thanks for Alfie.

  27. l.... ....

    i agree- Johnny sings this with such feeling- so glad you like it.- enjoy!

  28. t.... z....

    I love the way his sing!!! his voice is amazing!!!

  29. l.... ....

    @1uniquemonique - Hi Monique- so nice to hear from you! Glad you like it- that's "Mr. M."--- :) Enjoy!

  30. 1.... ....

    What a beautiful masterpiece!! Thanks for sharing.

  31. l.... ....

    @Mrslulumartins - You're so welcome- i'm so pleased that everyone is enjoying it so. You're right- it is 'pure perfection'! . Should we expect anything else?? :) enjoy.

  32. L.... L....

    Wonderful! Perfect! Thanks Lenore for sharing with us.

  33. l.... ....

    @jmsgirlger1 - thank you- i loved Bacharach songs- and Mr. 'Magic' imparts his own stamp on this one. Enjoy.

  34. j.... ....

    Lovely...thank you!

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    @mimibella12 - all true- i love the way Johnny sings this- brings so much heart and emotion to it. Thank you for your photo comment- I appreciate it:) - and you're very welcome. Enjoy.

  36. m.... ....

    Just beautiful, song and singer. Your photos were perfect. Thank you.

  37. l.... ....

    @mrspip5 - you're welcome- it is delicious- draws us right in. enjoy.

  38. m.... ....

    Thanks so much for posting. He's rendition is superbly beautiful.

  39. l.... ....

    @ClarkieandStephen - How nice to hear! Glad you found the song-. I am sure that LP set was /is wonderful. I wish it would be produced on CD- or even and mp3 album- I hope you find it- wonderful memories i'm sure. Enjoy.

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    @wendywoo52 - thanks very much, Wendy- it's a beautiful song- and while it's been sung notably by others- Johnny's expression is incomparable! enjoy:)

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    @mathismagic37 - thank you, Carol- the 'Mathis Magic' never fails ! thank you for your nice compliment! enjoy:)x

  42. l.... ....

    @az99920 - You're very welcome- glad you like it and while it's well known- it's so nice to see how much Johnny is appreciated the world over.enjoy!

  43. l.... ....

    @ReadMeReadYou - you're welcome- I always appreciate the song details- glad it's helpful. appreciate your nice words- what a 'hobby' (!) - combing through one gorgeous shot after the other of Johnny Mathis! :)

  44. C.... a....

    Oh how I've been waiting for this beautiful song! The album that you have mentioned "Johnny sings Bacharach" is my very favorite album, my mom played it everyday and what priceless memories I have listening to all those songs. Since then, she and I have searched high and low for that album from ebay to garage sales and everywhere in between.

  45. w.... ....

    simply wonderful, thank you.. Wendy x x

    w.... ....

    now all we need is another legend like Harry Belafonte to do a duet and sing along. Just so fancy and truly classic fantastic

  46. A.... R....

    Kuwaiti right! Beautiful :) * Thanks الحب هو عظيم

  47. R.... ....

    Thanks for including the year. It's not always easy to remember. Great job on the video. It always amazes me how you match his mood to the lyrics. Great job, as always.