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 102 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

(D)I can show you the world,

shin ing shim mer ing, splen (A)did.

(Em)Tell me, prin cess, now (Bm)when did (A)you last (G)let your heart de cide?

I can o pen your eyes,

take you won der by won (A)der (Em)o ver, side ways and (Bm)un der (A)on a (G)mag ic car pet ride.

A (Em)whole (G)new (A)world,

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

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

A whole (Em)new (A)world,

a (Em)daz (G)zling (A)place I nev (A#dim)er knew.

(D7)But when I’m (G)way up (D)here it’s (G)cry stal (D)clear, that (Bm)now I’m (Em)in a (A7)whole new world with (D)you.

(F)Un be liev a ble sights,

in de scrib a ble feel (C)ing.

Soar (Gm)ing, tum bling, free (Dm)wheel ing through an (Bb)end less dia mond (F)sky.

A (Bb)whole new (C)world,

a (Gm)hun (Bb)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 (Dm)can’t go (Gm7)back.

I’m (C7sus)in a whole (Bb)new (C)world,

with (Gm)new (Bb)ho (C)ri zons (A)to pur sue.

I’ll chase them (Bb)an y (F)where.

There’s (Bb)time to (F)spare.

(Dm)Let me (Gm7)share this (Eb)whole new (C7)world with (Dm)you.

A whole (Bb)new (C)world,

that’s (Bb)where we’ll (C)be.

A (Bb)thrill ing (C)chase, a (Bb)won d’rous (C)place, for (CN.C.)you and me.

A Whole New World by Alan Menken

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 102 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 102 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.