If I Had A Hammer

by Peter, Paul & Mary
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "If I Had A Hammer" by Peter, Paul & Mary in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “If I Had A Hammer

Can I learn "If I Had A Hammer" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "If I Had A Hammer" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 110 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "If I Had A Hammer"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "If I Had A Hammer" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "If I Had A Hammer"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "If I Had A Hammer" is in the key of Ab at 110 BPM.

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