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If I Ruled The World

· by Jamie Cullum

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If I ruled the (Cm)world,

ev ’ry day would be

the first day of (Cm)spring;

ev ’ry heart

would have a (Eb)new song

to sing,

and we’d sing

of the (Bb)joy

ev ’ry morn ing

would bring.

If I ruled the (Abmaj7)world,

ev ’ry man would be as free as a (Ab)bird;

ev ’ry voice

would be a (Eb)voice

to be (Ab)heard.

But take my (Cm)word:

we would (Ebmaj7)treas ure each day

that oc (Cm)curred.

My (Cmaj7)world

would be a (Fmaj9)beau ti ful place

where we would (E)weave

such won der ful (Fm7)dreams.

My (Ebmaj9)world

would wear a (Ebmaj9)smile on its face,

like the (Cm7)man

in the (F7)moon has

(A)with the (D)moon (Fm7)beams.

If I ruled the (Cm)world,

ev ’ry man would see the world was his (Ab)friend,

yeah.

There’d be hap pi ness that no

man could end.

No, my friend,

not if I ruled the world.

Ev ’ry head would be held (F#m7)up (Abm7)high;

there’d be (Ebmaj7)sun shine

in ev ’ry one’s

sky

if the (Fm11)day

ev er dawned

when (Bb13sus)I

ruled

the (Ab)world.

Ev ’ry head would be held up (Ab)high.

The (Cm)stars shine down on us (Bb)too,

if the day ev er dawned

when I

ruled

the (Bb)world.

If I Ruled The World by Jamie Cullum — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If I Ruled The World” by Jamie Cullum 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 58 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 Ruled The World" 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 Ruled The World"?: 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 Ruled The World" use?: Just 28 chords: Ab, Abm7, Abmaj7, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bbdom, C7, +20 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jamie Cullum songs work for kids?: Try "TWENTYSOMETHING", "NEXT YEAR, BABY", "GRAN TORINO". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.