What key is "A Whole New World" in?

"A Whole New World" by Alan Menken is in the key of D with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "A Whole New World" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "A Whole New World" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "A Whole New World" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Alan Menken can I play here?

Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You must feel trapped in side these walls.

We’ll run a way, just you and me.

Why not es (F#7)cape as eve ning (Bm)falls?

There’s a whole (Em7)world you’ve yet to (A)see!

I can show you the (G2)world,

shin ing, shim mer ing, splen did.

Tell me, (F#7)Prin cess, now (Bm)when did you last (G)let your heart de (A)cide?

(D)I can o pen your (Em7)eyes,

(D)take you won der by (Em7)won der, (C#m7)o ver, side ways and (Bm)un der on a (G)mag ic car pet (D)ride.

A whole new (A7)world,

a new fan (Em)tas tic point of view.

No one to (G)tell us no, or (G)where to go, or (Bm7)say we’re on ly (G)dream ing.

A whole new (A7)world,

a daz zling (G)place I (F#7)nev er (Bm)knew.

(D7)But when I’m (G)way up (D)here, it’s (G)crys tal (D)clear that (Bm7)now I’m (E7)in a (C)whole new (A7)world with (D)you.

I’m in a whole new world with (F)Un be liev a ble (C7)sights,

(F)in de scrib a ble (Bb)feel (C)ing, (Em7)soar ing, (A)tum bling, free (Dm)wheel ing through an (Bb)end less dia mond (F)sky.

A whole new (C)world.

(Don’t you dare close your (F)eyes.) A hun dred (C)thou sand things to (F)see.

I’m like a (Bb)shoot ing (F)star.

I’ve (Bb)come so (F)far.

I (Dm7)can’t go (G7)back to (C7sus)where I used to (Bb)be.

Ev ’ry turn a sur (F)prise.

Ev ’ry (A)mo ment, red (Dm)let ter.

(F)I’ll chase them (Bb)an y (F)where; there’s (Bb)time to (F)spare.

(Dm7)Let me (G7)share this (Eb)whole new (C)world with (F)you.

A whole new (G)world.

(Don’t you dare close your (D)eyes.) A hun dred (G)thou sand things to (Dmaj7)see.

I’m like a (G2)shoot ing (D)star.

I’ve (G2)come so (D)far.

I (Bm7)can’t go (E7)back to (G)where I used to (Csus)be.

Ev ’ry turn a sur (Fmaj7)prise.

Ev ’ry (C#dim)mo ment, red (Dm)let ter.

(F7)I’ll chase them (Bb)an y (F)where; there’s (Bb)time to (F)spare.

(Dm7)Let me (G7)share this (Eb)whole new (C)world with (Dm)you.

A whole new (Bb)world, (A whole new (F)world,) that’s where we’ll (Gm7)be.

(that’s where we’ll (F)be.) A thrill ing (Bb)chase.

(A won drous place) for you and (F)me.

A Whole New World by Alan Menken

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “A Whole New World”

What key is "A Whole New World" in?: "A Whole New World" by Alan Menken is in the key of D with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "A Whole New World" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "A Whole New World" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "A Whole New World" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Alan Menken can I play here?: Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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