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.

Chim Chim Cher-ee — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Chim Chim Cher-ee" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 180 BPM.

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About “Chim Chim Cher-ee”

Why does "Chim Chim Cher-ee" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Chim Chim Cher-ee" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 this real sheet music for "Chim Chim Cher-ee"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Chim Chim Cher-ee".
Can I see all the notes in "Chim Chim Cher-ee"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 180 BPM.