Learn "IF I WERE A CARPENTER" by Bobby Darin on Piano

Master "IF I WERE A CARPENTER" by Bobby Darin with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Ab at 108 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

If I were a (Db)car pen ter, and you were a (Eb)la dy, would you mar ry me (Db)an y way, would you have my (Eb)ba by? If a tin ker (Db)were my trade, at would you still (Eb)love me, car ry ing the (Db)pots I made, fol low ing be (Eb)hind me? (Db)Save my love thru (Eb)lone li ness, (Ab)save my love for (Eb)sor row, I’ve giv en you my (Db)on li ness, come and give me your to (Eb)mor row. If I worked my (Db)hands in wood, would you still a (Eb)love me? An swer me, ry babe, (Db)“Yes, I would, I’d put you a (Eb)bove me.” If I were a (Db)mill er, trade, at a mill wheel (Eb)grind ing, would you miss your (Db)col ored box, your low soft shoes (Eb)shin ing? (Db)Save my love thru (Eb)lone li ness, (Ab)save my love for (Eb)sor row, I’ve giv en you my (Db)on li ness, come and give me your to (Eb)mor row.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Ab
Tempo
108 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "If I Were A Carpenter" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.