Prologue / Chim Chim Cher-ee

by Sherman Brothers
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Lyrics

(Dm)Wind’s in the (Dm(maj7))east, there’s a (Dm7)mist com in’ (G)in, like (Gm)some thin’ is (Dm)brew in’ and (Edim)’bout to be (A7)gin.

(Dm)Can’t put me (Dm(maj7))fin ger on (Dm7)what lies in (G)store, but I (Gm)feel what’s to (Dm)’ap pen all ’ap pened be fore.

A fa ther, a (Dm(maj7))moth er, a (Dm7)daugh ter, a (G)son,

the (Gm)threads of their (Dm)lives are all (Edim7)rav ’llin’ un (A)done.

(Dm)Some thin’ is (Dm(maj7))need ed to (Dm7)twist ’em as (G)tight as the (Gm)string you might (Dm)use when you’re (A)fly in’ a (Dm)kite.

(Gm6)Chim chim i ney, (Dm)chim chim, che (A7)ree, chim che (Bm)roo.

Of (Em)all Lon don’s (B)by ways where (Bdim)I doffs me (A)cap,

(Am)this one’s the (Em)’ard est to (F#7)find on a (B)map.

(Em)Cher ry Tree Lane,

as (Bdim)sweet as a (A)song, but the (Am)nan nies who (Em)come ’ere, they (B)don’t stay for (Em)long.

(F#dim7)Chim chim i ney, (Em)chim chim, che (B7)ree, chim che (Em)roo.

Prologue / Chim Chim Cher-ee — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Prologue / Chim Chim Cher-ee" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 120 BPM.

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

About “Prologue / Chim Chim Cher-ee”

Where are the chord symbols for "Prologue / Chim Chim Cher-ee" 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. "Prologue / Chim Chim Cher-ee" is in D.
What key is "Prologue / Chim Chim Cher-ee" by Sherman Brothers played in?
Prologue / Chim Chim Cher-ee is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Prologue / Chim Chim Cher-ee"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Prologue / Chim Chim Cher-ee" 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 "Prologue / Chim Chim Cher-ee"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Prologue / Chim Chim Cher-ee"?
"Prologue / Chim Chim Cher-ee" was originally performed by Sherman Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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.
Does "Prologue / Chim Chim Cher-ee" 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. "Prologue / Chim Chim Cher-ee" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Prologue / Chim Chim Cher-ee"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.