Chim Chim Cher-ee

by Richard & Robert Sherman
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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 (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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Chim Chim Cher-ee" by Richard & Robert Sherman 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 Bb, 180 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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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 Bb at 180 BPM.
What key is "Chim Chim Cher-ee" by Richard & Robert Sherman played in?
Chim Chim Cher-ee is arranged in the key of Bb 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?
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 Richard & Robert Sherman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 Bb at 180 BPM.