About “If I Ruled The World”

What key is "If I Ruled The World" in?

"If I Ruled The World" by Leslie Bricusse is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "If I Ruled The World" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "If I Ruled The World" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "If I Ruled The World"?

This arrangement of "If I Ruled The World" uses 20 chords: Am7, B7, Bb, Bb7, Bb9, Bbm6, C6, C7, +12 more.

How long does it take to learn "If I Ruled The World" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Leslie Bricusse can I play here?

Try "Think Positive", "Christmas Wishes", "The Candy Man (from Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.