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If I ruled the (Cm)world,
ev ’ry day would be
the first day of (Cm)spring;
ev ’ry heart
would have a (Eb)new song
to sing,
and we’d sing
of the (Bb)joy
ev ’ry morn ing
would bring.
If I ruled the (Abmaj7)world,
ev ’ry man would be as free as a (Ab)bird;
ev ’ry voice
would be a (Eb)voice
to be (Ab)heard.
But take my (Cm)word:
we would (Ebmaj7)treas ure each day
that oc (Cm)curred.
My (Cmaj7)world
would be a (Fmaj9)beau ti ful place
where we would (E)weave
such won der ful (Fm7)dreams.
My (Ebmaj9)world
would wear a (Ebmaj9)smile on its face,
like the (Cm7)man
in the (F7)moon has
(A)with the (D)moon (Fm7)beams.
If I ruled the (Cm)world,
ev ’ry man would see the world was his (Ab)friend,
yeah.
There’d be hap pi ness that no
man could end.
No, my friend,
not if I ruled the world.
Ev ’ry head would be held (F#m7)up (Abm7)high;
there’d be (Ebmaj7)sun shine
in ev ’ry one’s
sky
if the (Fm11)day
ev er dawned
when (Bb13sus)I
ruled
the (Ab)world.
Ev ’ry head would be held up (Ab)high.
The (Cm)stars shine down on us (Bb)too,
if the day ev er dawned
when I
ruled
the (Bb)world.
If I Ruled The World — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "If I Ruled The World" by Jamie Cullum: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 58 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “If I Ruled The World”
- What key is "If I Ruled The World" by Jamie Cullum played in?
- If I Ruled The World is arranged in the key of Eb 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 58 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 Jamie Cullum. 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 28 chords: Ab, Abm7, Abmaj7, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bbdom, C7, +20 more.
- What other songs by Jamie Cullum can I play here?
- Try "TWENTYSOMETHING", "NEXT YEAR, BABY", "GRAN TORINO". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "If I Ruled The World" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If I Ruled The World" by Jamie Cullum. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "If I Ruled The World" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "If I Ruled The World" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.