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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Fiddler On The Roof" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Fiddler On The Roof" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Fiddler On The Roof" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Fiddler On The Roof" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Fiddler On The Roof" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Fiddler On The Roof"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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