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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"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.
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About “If I Were A Carpenter”
- Where are the chord symbols for "If I Were A Carpenter" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "If I Were A Carpenter" is in Ab.
- 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.
- 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.
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