Chim Chim Cher-ee

by Sherman Brothers
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Lyrics

(Dm)Chim chim in ey, (F)chim chim in ey, (Dm7)chim chim cher (G)ee!

A (Gm)sweep is as (Dm)luck y as (E7)luck y can (A)be.

When there’s (Dm)Chim chim in ey, (F)chim chim in ey, (Dm7)chim chim cher (G)oo!

Good (Gm)luck will rub (Dm)off when I (A7)shake ’ands with (Dm)you, or (Gm)blow me a (Dm)kiss and (A7)that’s luck y (Dm)too.

(Dm)Now as the (F)lad der of (Dm7)life ’as been (G)strung, you (Gm)may think a (Dm)sweep’s on the (E7)bot tom most (A)rung.

Though I’m (Dm)I spends me (F)time in the (Dm7)ash es and (G)smoke, in (Gm)this ’ole wide (Dm)world there’s no (A7)’ap pi er (Dm)bloke.

(Dm)Up where in the (F)smoke is in all (Dm7)bil lered and (G)curled ’tween (Gm)pave ment and (Dm)stars is the (E7)chim ney sweep (A)world.

When there’s (Dm)’ard ly in no (F)day chim a nor (Dm7)’ard ly no (G)night, there’s (Gm)things ’alf in (Dm)shad ow and (A7)’alf way in (Dm)light on (Gm)roof tops of (Dm)Lon don; (A7)coo, what a (Dm)sight!

(Dm)I choose me (F)bris tles with (Dm7)pride, yes, I (G)do: A (Gm)broom for the (Dm)shaft and a (E7)brush for the (A)flue.

Though I’m (Dm)cov ered with (F)soot from me (Dm7)’ead to me (G)toes, a (Gm)sweep knows ’e’s (Dm)wel come wher (A7)ev er ’e (Dm)bloke.

(Dm)goes.

(Gm)Chim chim in ey (Dm)chim chim, cher (A7)ee, chim cher (Dm)oo!

Chim Chim Cher-ee — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Chim Chim Cher-ee" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 150 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Chim Chim Cher-ee”

Can I play "Chim Chim Cher-ee" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Chim Chim Cher-ee" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Chim Chim Cher-ee" by Sherman Brothers played in?
Chim Chim Cher-ee is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Chim Chim Cher-ee"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Chim Chim Cher-ee" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Chim Chim Cher-ee"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Chim Chim Cher-ee"?
"Chim Chim Cher-ee" was originally performed by Sherman Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Sherman Brothers can I play here?
Try "HEFFALUMPS AND WOOZLES", "IT'S A SMALL WORLD", "A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Chim Chim Cher-ee"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Chim Chim Cher-ee" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Chim Chim Cher-ee"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Chim Chim Cher-ee" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.