Is "I'm Sitting On Top Of The World" easy to play on piano?

Yes! Our simplified version is designed for beginners. The song is in the key of Bb at 160 BPM, and you can start playing along in minutes using our interactive Lead Sheet.

What key is "I'm Sitting On Top Of The World" in?

"I'm Sitting On Top Of The World" by Al Jolson is in the key of Bb. Our simplified arrangement makes it accessible with color-coded notes and interactive playback.

Learn "I'M SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD" by Al Jolson on Piano

Master "I'M SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD" by Al Jolson with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Traditional arrangement is in the key of Bb at 160 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

(C)I’m (F)sit ting (F7)on (Bb)top of (Ddim)the (F)world, just roll ing (Dm7)a (G7)long, just roll ing a (F)long. (C)I’m (F)quit ting (F7)the (Bb)blues of (Ddim)the (F)world, just sing ing (Dm7)a (G7)song, just sing ing a (F)song. “Glo ry Hal le lu jah!” (Bb)I just (Bb6)phoned the (E7)Par son, “Hey, (F)Par get read y to call.” (Dm)Just like (A)Hump (F)ty (D7)Dump ty, I’m go ing to (C7)fall. (C)I’m (F)sit ting (F7)on (Bb)top of (Ddim)the (F)world, just roll ing a (G7)long, just roll ing a (F)long. I’m (F)sit ting (F7)on (Bb)top of (Ddim)the (F)world, just roll ing (Dm7)a (G7)long, just roll ing a (F)long. (C)I’m (F)quit ting (F7)the (Bb)blues of (Ddim)the (F)world, just sing ing (Dm7)a (G7)song, just sing ing a (F)song. “Glo ry Hal le lu jah!” (Bb)I just (Bb6)phoned the (E7)Par son, “Hey, (F)Par get read y to call.” (Dm)Just like (A)Hump (F)ty (D7)Dump ty, I’m go ing to (C7)fall. (C)I’m (F)sit ting (F7)on (Bb)top of (Ddim)the (F)world, just roll ing a (G7)long, just roll ing a (F)long. I’m (F)long.

Song Details

Category: Traditional
Key: Bb
Tempo: 160 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Al Jolson

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How to Play "I'm Sitting On Top Of The World" 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.