If I Had A Hammer

by Peter, Paul & Mary
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Lyrics

If I had a (Eb)ham mer,

I’d (Bb7)ham mer (Ab7)in the (Eb)morn ing,

I’d (Bb9)ham mer in the (Eb)eve ning

all o ver this (Bb7)land;

I’d (Bb7)ham mer out (Eb)dan ger,

I’d (Eb7)ham mer out a (Cm7)warn ing,

I’d ham mer out (Eb)love be (Fm7)tween (Eb)all of my (Bb7)broth ers, (Eb)All

o ver this (Eb)land.

If I had a (Eb)bell, mer,

I’d (Bb7)ring it (Ab7)in the (Eb)morn ing,

I’d (Bb9)ring it in the (Eb)eve ning

all o ver this (Bb7)land;

I’d (Bb7)ring mer out (Eb)dan ger,

I’d (Eb7)ring mer out a (Cm7)warn ing,

I’d ring mer out (Eb)love be (Fm7)tween (Eb)all of my (Bb7)broth ers, (Eb)All

o ver this (Eb)land.

If I had a (Eb)land.

If I had a (Fm7)song,

(Eb)mer, I’d (Bb7)sing it (Ab7)in the (Eb)morn ing,

I’d (Bb9)sing it in the (Eb)eve ning

all o ver this (Bb7)land;

I’d sing mer out (Eb)dan ger,

I’d the sing out a (Cm7)warn ing,

I’d the sing a out (Eb)love be (Fm7)tween (Eb)all of my (Bb7)broth ers, (Eb)All

o ver this (Eb)land.

Well, I got a (Fm7)ham

(Eb)mer, and (Bb7)I’ve it (Ab7)got a (Eb)bell, ing,

and (Bb9)I’ve got in a (Eb)song ning

all o ver this (Bb7)land;

it’s ham mer of (Eb)jus tice,

it’s the bell of a (Cm7)free dom,

it’s the song a bout (Eb)love be (Fm7)tween (Eb)all of my (Bb7)broth ers, (Eb)All

o ver this (Eb)land.

Well, I got a (Eb)land.

If I Had A Hammer — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"If I Had A Hammer" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Eb, 110 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “If I Had A Hammer”

Why does "If I Had A Hammer" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "If I Had A Hammer".
What key is "If I Had A Hammer" by Peter, Paul & Mary played in?
If I Had A Hammer is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "If I Had A Hammer"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If I Had A Hammer" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "If I Had A Hammer"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If I Had A Hammer"?
"If I Had A Hammer" was originally performed by Peter, Paul & Mary. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "If I Had A Hammer"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abmaj7, Bb7, Bb9, Cm7, Eb, Eb7, +1 more.
What other songs by Peter, Paul & Mary can I play here?
Try "LEMON TREE", "WEDDING SONG", "PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "If I Had A Hammer"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "If I Had A Hammer".
Can I see all the notes in "If I Had A Hammer"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Eb at 110 BPM.