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(C)If I were a rich man, dai dle, dee dle, dai dle, dig guh, dig guh, dee dle, dai dle, dum,
(G7)all day long I’d (Cm)bid dy, bid dy bum, if (F#dim)I were a wealth y (G7)man.
(C)Would n’t have to work hard, dai dle, dee dle, dai dle, dig guh, dig guh, dee dle, dai dle, dum,
(G7)if I were a (Cm)bid dy, bid dy bum, if (F#dim)I were a wealth y (G7)man.
dig (F#dim)guh, dig guh, (G7)dee dle dai dle (C)man.
I’d build a (Fm)big tall house with (Bb7)rooms ing by the doz en (Eb)right in the mid dle of the town;
a (Fm)fine tin roof with (G7)real wood en floors be (C)low.
There could be (Fm)one long stair case (Bb7)just ting go ing up and (Eb)one e ven long er com ing down,
and (Fm)one more lead ing (F#dim)no where just for (G7)show.
(C7)I’d fill my (F)yard with chicks and (G7)tur keys and geese and (C)ducks for the town to see and (A7)hear,
(Dm7)squawk ing just as (G7)nois i ly as they (C)can.
And each loud (Fm)quack and cluck and (Bb7)gob ble and honk will (Eb)land like a trum pet on the ear,
as (Fm)if to say here (F#dim)lives a wealth y (G7)man.
(C)If I were a rich man, dai dle, dee dle, dai dle, dig guh, dig guh, dee dle, dai dle, dum,
(G7)all day long I’d (Cm)bid dy bid dy bum, (F#dim)if I were a wealth y (G7)man.
(C)Would n’t have to work hard, dai dle, dee dle, dai dle, dig guh, dig guh, dee dle, dai dle, dum.
(G7)all day long I’d (Cm)bid dy bid dy bum, (F#dim)if I were a wealth y (G7)man.
(G7)Lord, who made the (Cm)li on and the lamb, (G7)you de creed I (Cm)should be what I am.
(G7)Would it spoil some (Cm)vast e ter nal (A7)plan, (D7)if I were a (G7)wealth y (C)man?
If I Were A Rich Man — Simple Sheet Music
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"If I Were A Rich Man" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 110 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “If I Were A Rich Man”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If I Were A Rich Man"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "If I Were A Rich Man" by Bock & Harnick played in?
- If I Were A Rich Man is arranged in the key of C 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 Rich Man"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If I Were A Rich Man" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "If I Were A Rich Man"?
- 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 Rich Man"?
- "If I Were A Rich Man" was originally performed by Bock & Harnick. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Bock & Harnick can I play here?
- Try "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF", "If I Were A Rich Man", "Sunrise, Sunset". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "If I Were A Rich Man". Key of C, 110 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.