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If I Had A Hammer

· by Peter, Paul & Mary

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If I had a (Eb)ham mer,

I’d (Bb7)ham mer (Ab7)in the (Eb)morn ing,

I’d (Bb9)ham mer in the (Eb)eve ning

all o ver this (Bb7)land;

I’d (Bb7)ham mer out (Eb)dan ger,

I’d (Eb7)ham mer out a (Cm7)warn ing,

I’d ham mer out (Eb)love be (Fm7)tween (Eb)all of my (Bb7)broth ers, (Eb)All

o ver this (Eb)land.

If I had a (Eb)bell, mer,

I’d (Bb7)ring it (Ab7)in the (Eb)morn ing,

I’d (Bb9)ring it in the (Eb)eve ning

all o ver this (Bb7)land;

I’d (Bb7)ring mer out (Eb)dan ger,

I’d (Eb7)ring mer out a (Cm7)warn ing,

I’d ring mer out (Eb)love be (Fm7)tween (Eb)all of my (Bb7)broth ers, (Eb)All

o ver this (Eb)land.

If I had a (Eb)land.

If I had a (Fm7)song,

(Eb)mer, I’d (Bb7)sing it (Ab7)in the (Eb)morn ing,

I’d (Bb9)sing it in the (Eb)eve ning

all o ver this (Bb7)land;

I’d sing mer out (Eb)dan ger,

I’d the sing out a (Cm7)warn ing,

I’d the sing a out (Eb)love be (Fm7)tween (Eb)all of my (Bb7)broth ers, (Eb)All

o ver this (Eb)land.

Well, I got a (Fm7)ham

(Eb)mer, and (Bb7)I’ve it (Ab7)got a (Eb)bell, ing,

and (Bb9)I’ve got in a (Eb)song ning

all o ver this (Bb7)land;

it’s ham mer of (Eb)jus tice,

it’s the bell of a (Cm7)free dom,

it’s the song a bout (Eb)love be (Fm7)tween (Eb)all of my (Bb7)broth ers, (Eb)All

o ver this (Eb)land.

Well, I got a (Eb)land.

If I Had A Hammer by Peter, Paul & Mary — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If I Had A Hammer” by Peter, Paul & Mary 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 Ab at 110 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "If I Had A Hammer" 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 "If I Had A Hammer"?: 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.
How many chords does "If I Had A Hammer" use?: Just 9 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abmaj7, Bb7, Bb9, Cm7, Eb, Eb7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Peter, Paul & Mary songs work for kids?: Try "LEMON TREE", "WEDDING SONG", "PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.