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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "If I Ruled The World" by Jamie Cullum 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 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”
- 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 Eb at 58 BPM.
- 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.
- 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 Eb at 58 BPM.