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(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.
If I Ruled The World — Piano Lead Sheet
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"If I Ruled The World" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Ab, 160 BPM.
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About “If I Ruled The World”
- Where are the chord symbols for "If I Ruled The World" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "If I Ruled The World" is in Ab.
- What key is "If I Ruled The World" by Leslie Bricusse played in?
- If I Ruled The World 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 Ruled The World"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If I Ruled The World" 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 Ruled The World"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If I Ruled The World"?
- "If I Ruled The World" was originally performed by Leslie Bricusse. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If I Ruled The World"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: Am7, B7, Bb, Bb7, Bb9, Bbm6, C6, C7, +12 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "If I Ruled The World" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "If I Ruled The World" is in the key of Ab at 160 BPM.
- What chords are in "If I Ruled The World"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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