Up where the smoke is all (E5)bil lowed and (E5)curled
’tween (Am)pave ment and (Em)stars is the (F#7)chim ney sweeps’ (E5)world.
Where there’s (E5)’ard ly no day nor (E5)’ard ly no (E5)night,
there’s (Am)things ’alf in (Em)shad ow and (B7)’alf ways in (Em)light.
On the (Am)roof tops of (Em)Lon don...
(B)Coo!
What a sight!
(C#m)Now, as the (G#aug)lad der of (C#m7)life ’as been (F#)strung, you (F#m)may think a (C#m)sweep’s on the (D#7)bot tom most (G#)rung.
Though (C#m)I spends me time in the (C#m7)ash es and (F#)smoke, in (F#m)this ’ole wide (C#m)world there’s no (G#7)’ap pi er (C#m)bloke.
(C#m)Chim chim i ney, (G#aug)chim chim i ney, (C#m7)chim chim che (F#)ree.
A (F#m)sweep is as (C#m)luck y as (D#)luck y can (G#)be.
(C#m)Chim chim i ney, (G#aug)chim chim i ney, (C#m7)chim chim che (F#)roo.
Good (F#m)luck will rub (C#m)off when he (G#7)shakes hands with (C#m)you.
Or (F#m)blow me a (C#)kiss...
And (G#7)that’s luck y, (C#m)too.
(C#m)Chim chim i ney, (G#aug)chim chim i ney, (C#m7)chim chim che (F#)ree.
When (F#m)you’re with a (C#m)sweep, you’re in (D#7)glad com pa (G#)ny.
(C#m)Chim, (G#aug)chim, (C#m7)chim chim che (F#)ree.
When (F#m)you’re with a (C#m)sweep, you’re in (D#)glad com pa (G#)ny.
(C#m)No where is there a more ’ap pi er (F#)crew than (F#m)thems wot sings, (C#m)“Chim chim che (G#)ree, chim che (C#m)roo.” (F#m)Chim chim i ney, (C#m)chim chim, che (G#7)ree, chim...
Cheer i (C#m)o, Bert.
Chim Chim Cher-ee (From Mary Poppins) — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Chim Chim Cher-ee (From Mary Poppins)" by Dick Van Dyke: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key G, 75 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Chim Chim Cher-ee (From Mary Poppins)”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Chim Chim Cher-ee (From Mary Poppins)" by Dick Van Dyke in?
- The backing track is in G at 75 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Chim Chim Cher-ee (From Mary Poppins)" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Chim Chim Cher-ee (From Mary Poppins)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Chim Chim Cher-ee (From Mary Poppins)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Chim Chim Cher-ee (From Mary Poppins)" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Chim Chim Cher-ee (From Mary Poppins)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Chim Chim Cher-ee (From Mary Poppins)"?
- "Chim Chim Cher-ee (From Mary Poppins)" was originally performed by Dick Van Dyke. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Dick Van Dyke are available?
- Other accompaniments by Dick Van Dyke: "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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