Ding-dong! The Witch Is Dead

by Harold Arlen
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(C)Once there was a wick ed witch in the love ly land of Oz, and a (G)wick ed er, wick ed er, (Ddim)wick ed er witch there (G7)nev er, nev er (C)was.

She filled the folks in Munch kin land with ter ror and with (B)dread, ’til (F)one fine day from (Fm)Kan sas way a (C)cy clone caught a (D)house that brought the (Dm7)wick ed, wick ed, (Em)witch her doom as (F)she was fly ing (G7)on her broom.

For the (C)house fell on her (A7)head and the (Dm7)cor o ner pro (G)nounced her (C)dead,

and (G)through the town the joy ous news was (G7)spread.

(C)Ding dong, the witch is dead!

Which old witch?

The (G7)wick ed (C)witch.

(C)Ding dong, the wick ed witch is dead.

Wake up, you sleep y head, rub your eyes, get (G)out of (C)bed.

(C)Wake up, the (G7)wick ed witch is (C7)dead!

She’s (Am)gone where the gob lins go be low, be low, be low yo (D7)ho let’s o pen up and (G7)sing, and ring the bells out: (C)Ding dong, the mer ry o, sing it high, (G7)sing it (C)low.

(C)Let them know the (Fmaj7)wick ed (G)witch is (C)dead.

Ding-dong! The Witch Is Dead β€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Ding-dong! The Witch Is Dead" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 160 BPM.

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

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How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Ding-dong! The Witch Is Dead"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music β€” same song, less visual density.
What key is "Ding-dong! The Witch Is Dead" by Harold Arlen played in?
Ding-dong! The Witch Is Dead is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ding-dong! The Witch Is Dead"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ding-dong! The Witch Is Dead" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Ding-dong! The Witch Is Dead"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ding-dong! The Witch Is Dead"?
"Ding-dong! The Witch Is Dead" was originally performed by Harold Arlen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Harold Arlen can I play here?
Try "OVER THE RAINBOW", "Over The Rainbow", "A Sleepin' Bee". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Ding-dong! The Witch Is Dead". Key of C, 160 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below β€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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