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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"If I Had A Hammer" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Ab, 110 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “If I Had A Hammer”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If I Had A Hammer"?
- 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 — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Ab 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 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 — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "If I Had A Hammer". Key of Ab, 110 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 — 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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