Chim Chim Cher-ee

by Sherman Brothers
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Lyrics

(Dm)Up where the (Dm)smoke is all (Dm7)bil lowed and (G)curled,

’tween (Gm)pave ment and (Dm)stars is the (E)chim ney sweep’s (A)world.

Where there’s (Dm)’ard ly no day nor (Dm7)’ard ly no (G)night,

there’s (Gm)things ’alf in (Dm)shad ow and (Gm)’alf ways in (Dm)light.

On the (Gm)roof tops of (Dm)Lon don...

Coo!

What a (Dm)sight!

(Dm)Now, as the (A)lad der of (D7)life ’as been (G)strung, you (Gm)may think a (Dm)sweep’s on the (E7)bot tom most (A)rung.

Though (Dm)I spends me (A)time in the (D7)ash es and (G)smoke, in (Gm)this ’ole wide (Dm)world there’s no (A)’ap pi er (Dm)bloke.

Chim chim i ney, (A)chim chim i ney, (D7)chim chim che (G)ree.

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

(Dm)Chim chim i ney, (A)chim chim i ney, (D7)chim chim che (G)roo.

Good (Gm)luck will rub (Dm)off when he (A)shakes hands with (Dm)you.

Or (Em7)blow me a (Dm)kiss...

And (A7)that’s luck y, (Dm)too.

(Dm)Chim chim i ney, (Dm)chim chim i ney, (Dm7)chim chim che (G)ree.

When (Gm)you’re with a (Dm)sweep, you’re in (E)glad com pa (D)ny.

(Dm)Chim,

(A)chim,

(Dm)chim chim che (G)ree.

When (Gm)you’re with a (A)sweep, you’re in (G#dim)glad com pa (A)ny.

(Dm)No where is (Dm)there a more (Dm7)’ap pi er (G)crew than (Gm)thems wot sings, (Dm)“Chim chim che (A)ree, chim che (Dm)roo.” (Gm)Chim chim i ney, (Dm)chim chim, che (A)ree chim...

Chim Chim Cher-ee — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Chim Chim Cher-ee" by Sherman Brothers in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 100 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 learn "Chim Chim Cher-ee" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Chim Chim Cher-ee" with hands-separate practice in D at 100 BPM.
What key is "Chim Chim Cher-ee" by Sherman Brothers played in?
Chim Chim Cher-ee is arranged in the key of D 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 100 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Chim Chim Cher-ee"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Chim Chim Cher-ee" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Chim Chim Cher-ee"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Chim Chim Cher-ee" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.