Does "If I Were A Carpenter" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "If I Were A Carpenter" is in the key of Ab at 108 BPM.

What chords are in "If I Were A Carpenter"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

If I Were A Carpenter — Piano Lead Sheet

"If I Were A Carpenter" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Ab, 108 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Ab
Tempo: 108 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Bobby Darin

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

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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.