Learn "IF I RULED THE WORLD" by Leslie Bricusse on Piano

Master "IF I RULED THE WORLD" by Leslie Bricusse with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Ab at 160 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 160 BPM.

Lyrics

(Bb7)If (Eb)I ruled the (Eb6)world, ev ’ry (Eb7)day would be the (Dm7)first day of spring, Ev ’ry heart would have a (Cm)new song to (Cm)sing And we’d (F7)sing of the (Eb)joy ev ’ry (Edim7)morn ing would (Fm7)bring. (Bb7)If (Eb)I ruled the (Eb6)world, ev ’ry (Eb7)man would be as (Dm7)free as a bird, Ev ’ry voice would be a (Cm)voice to be (Cm)heard. Take my (F7)word we would (Eb)treas ure each (Edim7)day that oc (Fm7)bring. (Bb7)If (Fm7)curred. (Cmaj7)My world would be a (G7sus)beau ti ful (G7)place Where we would (Cmaj7)weave such (C6)won der ful (Fm7)dreams. (Ebmaj7)My world would wear a (Fm7)smile on its (Bb7)face (G7)Like the (Cm)man in the (Eb6)moon has when the (Am7)moon (Fm7)beams. (Bb7)If (Eb)I ruled the (Eb6)world, ev ’ry (Eb7)man would say the (Dm7)world was his friend, There’d be hap pi ness that (Cm)no man could end, No, my friend, not if (Eb)I (Bbm6)ruled the (C7)world. Ev ’ry (Fm7)head would be held up high, There’d be (Eb)sun shine in (Bbm6)ev ’ry one’s (C7)sky, If the (Fm7)day ev er dawned (Bb9)when (Fm7)I ruled (Bb9)the (Eb)world.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Ab
Tempo
160 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "If I Ruled The World" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
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  5. 5
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