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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Chim Chim Cher-ee" by Sherman Brothers: 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 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Chim Chim Cher-ee" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Chim Chim Cher-ee" by Sherman Brothers. 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 "Chim Chim Cher-ee" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Chim Chim Cher-ee" 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.