If I Were A Rich Man

· by Bock & Harnick

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Lyrics

(C)If I were a rich man, dai dle, dee dle, dai dle, dig guh, dig guh, dee dle, dai dle, dum,

(G7)all day long I’d (Cm)bid dy, bid dy bum, if (F#dim)I were a wealth y (G7)man.

(C)Would n’t have to work hard, dai dle, dee dle, dai dle, dig guh, dig guh, dee dle, dai dle, dum,

(G7)if I were a (Cm)bid dy, bid dy bum, if (F#dim)I were a wealth y (G7)man.

dig (F#dim)guh, dig guh, (G7)dee dle dai dle (C)man.

I’d build a (Fm)big tall house with (Bb7)rooms look ing by the doz en (Eb)right in the mid dle of the town;

a (Fm)fine tin roof with (G7)real wood en floors be (C)low.

There could be (Fm)one long stair case (Bb7)just strut ting go ing up and (Eb)one e ven long er com ing down,

and (Fm)one more lead ing (F#dim)no where just for (G7)show.

(C7)I’d fill my (F)yard with chicks and (G7)tur keys and geese and (C)ducks for the town to see and (A7)hear,

(Dm7)squawk ing just as (G7)nois i ly as they (C)can.

And each loud (Fm)quack and cluck and (Bb7)gob ble and honk will (Eb)land like a trum pet on the ear,

as (Fm)if to say here (F#dim)lives a wealth y (G7)man.

(C)If I were a rich man, dai dle, dee dle, dai dle, dig guh, dig guh, dee dle, dai dle, dum,

(G7)all day long I’d (Cm)bid dy bid dy bum, (F#dim)if I were a wealth y (G7)man.

(C)Would n’t have to work hard, dai dle, dee dle, dai dle, dig guh, dig guh, dee dle, dai dle, dum.

(G7)all day long I’d (Cm)bid dy bid dy bum, (F#dim)if I were a wealth y (G7)man.

(G7)Lord, who made the (Cm)li on and the lamb, (G7)you de creed I (Cm)should be what I am.

(G7)Would it spoil some (Cm)vast e ter nal (A7)plan, (D7)if I were a (G7)wealth y (C)man?

If I Were A Rich Man by Bock & Harnick — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If I Were A Rich Man” by Bock & Harnick 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 C at 110 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 "If I Were A Rich Man" 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 Were A Rich Man"?: 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 Bock & Harnick songs work for kids?: Try "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF", "If I Were A Rich Man", "Sunrise, Sunset". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.