Other arrangements of On Top Of The World
Pick a learning view.
If you love some bod y, bet ter tell them while they’re here, ’cause they may just run a way from you.
You’ll nev er know quite when; well, then a gain, it just de pends on how long a time is left for you.
I’ve had the high est moun tains; I’ve had the deep est riv ers; you can have it all, but life keeps mov ing.
I take it in but don’t look down.
’Cause I’m on top of the world, eh!
I’m on top of the world, eh!
Been wait ing on this for a while now, pay ing my dues to the dirt.
I’ve been wait ing to smile, eh!
Been hold ing it in for a while, eh!
Take you with me if I can.
Been dream ing of this since a child.
I’m on top of the world.
I’ve tried to cut these cor ners, tried to take the eas y way out.
I kept on fall ing short of some thing.
I could have gave up then, but then a gain I could n’t have, ’cause I’ve trav eled all this way for some thing.
I take it in but don’t look down.
’Cause I’m on top of the world,
I’m on top of the world.
(C)(Oh,
oh,
oh.
Oh,
oh.) ’Cause I’m on top of the world, eh!
I’m on top of the world, eh!
Been wait ing on this for a while now, pay ing my dues to the dirt.
I’ve been wait ing to smile, eh!
Been hold ing it in for a while, eh!
Take you with me if I can.
Been dream ing of this since a child.
And I know it’s hard when you’re fall ing down, and it’s a (C)long way up when you make your round.
But get up now, get up, get up now.
And I know it’s hard when you’re fall ing down, and it’s a (C)long way up when you make your round.
But get up now, get up, get up now.
And I know now.
’Cause I’m on top of the world, eh!
I’m on top of the world, eh!
Been wait ing on this for a while now, pay ing my dues to the dirt.
I’ve been wait ing to smile, eh!
Been hold ing it in for a while, eh!
Take you with me if I can.
Been dream ing of this since a child.
I’m on top of the world.
On Top Of The World — Piano Lead Sheet
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"On Top Of The World" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with suspended and color chords in a pop context.
Your left hand plays block chords throughout, so the main challenge isn't complex patterns — it's nailing clean transitions between closely related shapes like C and Csus2, or G, Gsus4, and Gpow.
Pay close attention to which finger lifts or shifts when moving between a chord and its suspended variant; often it's just one note changing, so keep your hand anchored and move only what needs to move.
At 100 BPM the tempo is moderate, but the upbeat feel can tempt you to rush, so practice with a metronome and lock in the pulse before adding speed.
Start hands-separate, getting your left-hand chord changes automatic before layering in the melody.
Loop the verse progression — the C to F to Am to G cycle and its variants — until it feels effortless.
This is the song that'll make sus chords feel like second nature in your playing.
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About “On Top Of The World”
- Where are the chord symbols for "On Top Of The World" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "On Top Of The World" is in C.
- What key is "On Top Of The World" by Imagine Dragons played in?
- On Top Of The 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 "On Top Of The World"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "On Top Of The 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 "On Top Of The World"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "On Top Of The World"?
- "On Top Of The World" was originally performed by Imagine Dragons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "On Top Of The World"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, C, Csus2, Dm7, F, G, Gpow, Gsus4.
- What other songs by Imagine Dragons can I play here?
- Try "DREAM", "BIRDS", "AMSTERDAM". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "On Top Of The World" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "On Top Of The World" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "On Top Of The World"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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