Chim Chim Cher-ee

· by Sherman Brothers

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Lyrics

(Dm)Up where the (Dm)smoke is all (Dm7)bil lowed and (G)curled,

’tween (Gm)pave ment and (Dm)stars is the (E)chim ney sweep’s (A)world.

Where there’s (Dm)’ard ly no day nor (Dm7)’ard ly no (G)night,

there’s (Gm)things ’alf in (Dm)shad ow and (Gm)’alf ways in (Dm)light.

On the (Gm)roof tops of (Dm)Lon don...

Coo!

What a (Dm)sight!

(Dm)Now, as the (A)lad der of (D7)life ’as been (G)strung, you (Gm)may think a (Dm)sweep’s on the (E7)bot tom most (A)rung.

Though (Dm)I spends me (A)time in the (D7)ash es and (G)smoke, in (Gm)this ’ole wide (Dm)world there’s no (A)’ap pi er (Dm)bloke.

Chim chim i ney, (A)chim chim i ney, (D7)chim chim che (G)ree.

A (Gm)sweep is as (Dm)luck y as (E)luck y can (A)be.

(Dm)Chim chim i ney, (A)chim chim i ney, (D7)chim chim che (G)roo.

Good (Gm)luck will rub (Dm)off when he (A)shakes hands with (Dm)you.

Or (Em7)blow me a (Dm)kiss...

And (A7)that’s luck y, (Dm)too.

(Dm)Chim chim i ney, (Dm)chim chim i ney, (Dm7)chim chim che (G)ree.

When (Gm)you’re with a (Dm)sweep, you’re in (E)glad com pa (D)ny.

(Dm)Chim,

(A)chim,

(Dm)chim chim che (G)ree.

When (Gm)you’re with a (A)sweep, you’re in (G#dim)glad com pa (A)ny.

(Dm)No where is (Dm)there a more (Dm7)’ap pi er (G)crew than (Gm)thems wot sings, (Dm)“Chim chim che (A)ree, chim che (Dm)roo.” (Gm)Chim chim i ney, (Dm)chim chim, che (A)ree chim...

Chim Chim Cher-ee by Sherman Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Chim Chim Cher-ee” by Sherman Brothers in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Chim Chim Cher-ee" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Chim Chim Cher-ee"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Sherman Brothers songs work for kids?: Try "HEFFALUMPS AND WOOZLES", "IT'S A SMALL WORLD", "A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.