If I Were A Bell

by Frank Loesser
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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "If I Were A Bell" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “If I Were A Bell”

Can I play "If I Were A Bell" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "If I Were A Bell" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "If I Were A Bell" by Frank Loesser played in?
If I Were A Bell is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "If I Were A Bell"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If I Were A Bell" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "If I Were A Bell"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If I Were A Bell"?
"If I Were A Bell" was originally performed by Frank Loesser. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "If I Were A Bell"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "If I Were A Bell" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "If I Were A Bell"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "If I Were A Bell" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.