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.

If I Ruled The World — Piano Lead Sheet

"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.

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

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Ab
Tempo: 160 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Leslie Bricusse

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

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
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.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.