(A)Ask (Ebdim)me (G9)how do I feel, ask me (Gm7)now that we’re (Bbm)cos y and (F)cling ing;
(C)well (Fm)sir, (F#dim)all I can say is if (Eb7)I were a (D7)bell I’d be (G7)ring ing.
From the (F)mo ment we kissed to (Bb)nite,
(C7)that’s the (F)way I’ve just got to be (Bb)have,
(C7)boy, if (F)I were a lamp I’d (Bb7)light,
or if (A)I were a (Bb7)ban ner I’d (A)wave.
(A7)Ask (Ebdim)me (G9)how do I feel, lit tle (Gm7)me with my (Bbm)qui et up (F)bring ing;
(C)well, (Fm)sir, (F#dim)all I can say is if (Eb7)I were a (D7)gate I’d be (G7)swing ing.
And if (F)I were a (F7)watch I’d (Bb)start (Abdim)pop ping my (F)spring;
(D7)or if (Dm7)I were a (G7)bell I’d go (Fmaj7)ding (Dm7)dong (Bbmaj7)ding (C9)dong (F)ding.
(A7)Ask (Ebdim)me (G9)how do I feel from this (Gm7)chem is try (Bbm)les son I’m (F)learn ing;
(C)well (Fm)sir, (F#dim)all I can say is if (Eb7)I were a (D7)bridge I’d be (G7)burn ing.
Yes, I (F)knew my mo rale would (Bb)crack
(C7)from the (F)won der ful way that you (Bb)looked,
(C7)boy, if (F)I were a duck I’d (Bb7)quack,
or if (A)I were a (Bb7)goose I’d be (A)cooked.
(A7)Ask (Ebdim)me (G9)how do I feel, ask me (Gm7)now that we’re (Bbm)fond ly ca (F)ress ing;
(C)Pal, (Fm)if (F#dim)I were a sal ad I (Eb7)know I’d be (D7)splash ing my (G7)dress ing.
Or if (F)I were a (F7)sea son (Bb)I’d (Abdim)sure ly be (F)spring;
(D7)or if (Dm7)I were a (G7)bell I’d go (Fmaj7)ding (Dm7)dong (Bbmaj7)ding (C9)dong (F)ding.
(A7)Ask (Ebdim)me (F)ding.
If I Were A Bell by Frank Loesser
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “If I Were A Bell”
- What key is "If I Were A Bell" in?
- "If I Were A Bell" by Frank Loesser is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner.
- Is "If I Were A Bell" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated very_beginner. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "If I Were A Bell" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "If I Were A Bell" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Frank Loesser can I play here?
- Try "ON A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA", "I'VE NEVER BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE", "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (from 'Guys and Dolls')". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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