If I Ruled The World

by Leslie Bricusse
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "If I Ruled The World" by Leslie Bricusse 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, 160 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 Ruled The World

Can I learn "If I Ruled The World" 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 Ruled The World" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 160 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "If I Ruled The World"?
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 Ruled The World" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "If I Ruled The World"?
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 Ruled The World" is in the key of Ab at 160 BPM.

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