It's A Small World

by Sherman Brothers
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Lyrics

It’s a (F)world of laugh ter, a (C7)world of tears; it’s a world of hopes and a (Fdim7)world (F)of fears.

There’s so much that we (F7)share that it’s (Bb)time we’re a (Gm)ware it’s a (C7)small world af ter (F)all.

It’s

a small world (C7)af

ter all,

it’s

a small world (F)af

ter all.

It’s

a (F7)small world (Bb)af

ter all, it’s a (C7)small,

small

(F)world.

There is (F)all.

It's A Small World — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"It's A Small World" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 144 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “It's A Small World”

Why does "It's A Small World" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "It's A Small World".
What key is "It's A Small World" by Sherman Brothers played in?
It's A Small World is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "It's A Small World"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "It's A Small World" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "It's A Small 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 Small World"?
"It's A Small World" was originally performed by Sherman Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "It's A Small World"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, C7, F, F7, Fdim7, Gm.
What other songs by Sherman Brothers can I play here?
Try "HEFFALUMPS AND WOOZLES", "IT'S A SMALL WORLD", "A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "It's A Small World"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "It's A Small World".
Can I see all the notes in "It's A Small World"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 144 BPM.