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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"If I Ruled The World" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If I Ruled The World"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "If I Ruled The World". Key of Eb, 58 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.