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

"Chim Chim Cher-ee" by Richard & Robert Sherman is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

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

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

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.

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 (E)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 the (Gm)blow me a (Dm)kiss and (A)that’s luck y (Dm)too.

Now as the (F)lad der of (Dm7)life ’as been (G)strung, you (Gm)may think a (Dm)sweep’s on the (E)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.

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

Chim Chim Cher-ee by Richard & Robert Sherman

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 180 BPM. Difficulty: 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 Richard & Robert Sherman is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Chim Chim Cher-ee" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.