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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.
If I Were A Carpenter — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "If I Were A Carpenter" 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 Ab, 108 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 Were A Carpenter”
- Can I play "If I Were A Carpenter" 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 Carpenter" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "If I Were A Carpenter" by Bobby Darin played in?
- If I Were A Carpenter is arranged in the key of Ab 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 Carpenter"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If I Were A Carpenter" 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 Were A Carpenter"?
- 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 Carpenter"?
- "If I Were A Carpenter" was originally performed by Bobby Darin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If I Were A Carpenter"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: Ab, Db, Eb. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Bobby Darin can I play here?
- Try "EIGHTEEN YELLOW ROSES", "ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS", "THINGS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "If I Were A Carpenter"?
- 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 Carpenter" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "If I Were A Carpenter"?
- 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 Carpenter" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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