If (F)I were (C)king of the (Dm7)for est,
not queen, not duke, not prince,
my (F)re gal robes
of the (Dm7)for est,
would be (F)sa tin, and not (C)cot ton, and not (F)chintz.
I’d com (Bb)mand each (F)thing, be it (C)fish or (F)fowl, with a woof and a (Dm)woof and a (C)ro yal gro wl.
(CN.C.)Woof.
As I’d (F)click my heel, all the (C5)trees would kneel and the (F)moun tains bow and the (C9)bulls kow (CN.C.)tow.
And the (F)spar row would take (Gm7)wing,
if I, if I were (F)king!
Each (Bb)rab bit would show re spect to me.
The chip munks ge nu (Ebm)flect to (F)me.
Though my (Cm)tail would lash, I would (Bb)show com (Gm)pash’ for (Bb)ev er y un der (Cdim7)ling!
If (Gm7)I, if (Bb)I were (Cm7)king,
just (Ebm)king!
(Fm7)Mon (Eb)arch of (Ddim)all and (Cm)I shall (C7)reign,
(F)mo (CN.C.)ha a a a a a on
arch of (Fm)all
(Bb)I sur (Eb)vey!
If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz') — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" by Harold Arlen in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" by Harold Arlen in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 120 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 "If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" 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 "If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" 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 "If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')"?
- "If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" was originally performed by Harold Arlen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Harold Arlen are available?
- Other accompaniments by Harold Arlen: "Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are / It Really Was No Miracle", "If I Only Had A Brain (from 'The Wizard Of Oz')", "If I Only Had A Heart (from 'The Wizard Of Oz')". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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