If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')

by Harold Arlen
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Lyrics

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') — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" by Harold Arlen: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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.

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About “If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')”

Can I sing "If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" by Harold Arlen. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "If I Were The King Of The Forest (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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