What key is "Chim Chim Cher-ee" in?

"Chim Chim Cher-ee" by Sherman Brothers is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "Chim Chim Cher-ee" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Chim Chim Cher-ee" 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 "Chim Chim Cher-ee" on piano?

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

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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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.

Chim Chim Cher-ee by Sherman Brothers

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 180 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Chim Chim Cher-ee”

What key is "Chim Chim Cher-ee" in?: "Chim Chim Cher-ee" by Sherman Brothers is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Chim Chim Cher-ee" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Chim Chim Cher-ee" 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 "Chim Chim Cher-ee" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.