It's A Small World

by Sherman Brothers
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Lyrics

It’s a (C)world of laugh ter, a (G7)world of tears; it’s a world of hopes and a (C)world of fears.

There’s so much that we (C7)share that it’s (F)time we’re a (Dm7)ware it’s a (G7)small world af ter (C)all.

It’s a small world (G7)af ter all.

It’s a small world (C)af ter all.

It’s a (C7)small world (F)af ter (Dm7)all.

It’s a (G7)small, small (C)world.

There is (C)just one moon and one (G7)gold en sun and a smile means friend ship to (C)ev ’ry one.

Though the moun tains di (C7)vide and the (F)o ceans are (Dm7)wide, it’s a (G7)small world af ter (C)all.

It’s a small world (G7)af ter all.

It’s a small world (C)af ter all.

It’s a (C7)small world (F)af ter (Dm7)all.

It’s a (G7)small, small (C)world.

There is (C)world.

It's A Small World — Simple Sheet Music

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"It's A Small 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 C, 220 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It's A Small 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 Small World" by Sherman Brothers played in?
It's A Small World 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 "It's A Small World"?
The arrangement plays at 220 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 5 chords: C, C7, Dm7, F, G7.
What other songs by Sherman Brothers can I play here?
Try "HEFFALUMPS AND WOOZLES", "A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR", "IT'S A SMALL WORLD". 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 Small World". Key of C, 220 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.