It's A Big Wide Wonderful World

by John Rox
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Lyrics

(G)It’s a (C)big wide won der ful (C#dim)world you (Gmaj7)live

(G)in.

When you’re in love, you’re a (Am7)mas ter of (D7)all you sur vey, you’re a (G)gay San ta Claus.

There’s (G)a (C)brave new star span gled (C#dim)sky a (Gmaj7)bove (G)you.

When you’re in love, you’re a (Am7)he ro, a (D7)Ne ro, A pol lo, the (G)Wiz ard of Oz.

There’s (G)a You’ve a (C)king

(Am7)dom,

(D7)pow er and glo ry; the (Bm7)old,

(G)old,

old est (Bm7)of (Em7)sto ries is (Am)new,

(Am7)true.

(D7)You’ve built (Am7)your (D7)Rome in just (G)one

(Am)day.

Life (G7)is (C)mys

tic, a mid sum mer’s night (C#dim)you (Gmaj7)live

in, a Turk ish de light, you’re in (Am7)heav

en.

It’s (D7)swell when you’re real ly in (G)love.

It's A Big Wide Wonderful World — Simple Sheet Music

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"It's A Big Wide Wonderful World" 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 G, 150 BPM.

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

About “It's A Big Wide Wonderful World”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It's A Big Wide Wonderful World"?
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 "It's A Big Wide Wonderful World" by John Rox played in?
It's A Big Wide Wonderful World is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "It's A Big Wide Wonderful World"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "It's A Big Wide Wonderful World" 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 "It's A Big Wide Wonderful World"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "It's A Big Wide Wonderful World"?
"It's A Big Wide Wonderful World" was originally performed by John Rox. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by John Rox can I play here?
Try "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero)". 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 "It's A Big Wide Wonderful World". Key of G, 150 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.