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A way a bove my head
I (Db)see the strang est (C)sight,
a fid dler on the roof,
who’s (Db)up there day and (C)night.
He fid dles when it rains,
he (Db)fid dles when it (C)snows.
I’ve nev er seen him rest,
yet (Db)on and on he (C)goes.
What does it mean, this fid dler on the roof, who (Db)fid dles ev ’ry night and (C)fid dles ev ’ry noon?
Why should he pick so cu ri ous a place to (Db)play his lit tle fid dler’s (C)tune?
An un ex pect ed breeze
could (Db)blow him to the (C)ground,
yet af ter ev ’ry storm,
I (Db)see he’s still a (C)round.
What ev er each day brings
this (Db)odd out land ish (C)man,
he plays his sim ple tune
as (Db)sweet ly as he (C)can.
What does it mean, this fid dler on the roof, who (Db)fid dles ev ’ry night and (C)fid dles ev ’ry noon?
Why should he pick so cu ri ous a place to (Db)play his lit tle fid dler’s (C)tune?
An (C)tune?
A fid dler on the roof,
a (Db)most un like ly (C)sight,
it might not mean a thing,
but (Db)then a gain it (C)might!
Fiddler On The Roof — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Fiddler On The Roof" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 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 “Fiddler On The Roof”
- Can I play "Fiddler On The Roof" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Fiddler On The Roof" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Fiddler On The Roof" by Bock & Harnick played in?
- Fiddler On The Roof 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 "Fiddler On The Roof"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Fiddler On The Roof" 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 "Fiddler On The Roof"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Fiddler On The Roof"?
- "Fiddler On The Roof" was originally performed by Bock & Harnick. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Fiddler On The Roof"?
- This arrangement uses 2 chords: C, Db. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Bock & Harnick can I play here?
- Try "If I Were A Rich Man", "If I Were A Rich Man", "Sunrise, Sunset". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Fiddler On The Roof"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Fiddler On The Roof" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Fiddler On The Roof"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Fiddler On The Roof" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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