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(F)Fun ny,
you’re a (Bb)stran ger (F)who’s (Gm)come (F)here (Bb)come from (F)an (Gm)oth (F)er (C7)town;
(F)fun ny,
I’m a (Bb)stran ger (F)my (Gm)self (F)here.
(Cdim)Small world,
(C7)is n’t it?
(F)Fun ny,
you’re a (Bb)girl who (F)goes (Gm)trav (F)’ling (Bb)rath er (F)than (Gm)set (F)tling (C7)down;
(F)fun ny,
’cause I’d (Bb)love to (F)go (Gm)trav (F)’ling.
(Cdim)Small world,
(C7)is n’t it?
(Am7)Small world,
(D9)is n’t it?
(Gm7)We
(C7)have
so much in (Am7)com (Abm7)mon, it’s a phe nom (Gb7)e (Fmaj7)non.
(Fm7)We
(E7)could
pool our re (Gm7)sourc (F#m7)es by join ing (D)forc (G)es (C)from now on.
(F)Luck y
you’re a (Bb)girl who (F)likes (Gm)chil (F)dren, (Bb)that’s an (F)im (Gm)port (F)ant (C7)sign;
(F)luck y
’cause I’d (Bb)love to (F)have (Gm)chil (F)dren.
(Cdim)Small world,
(C7)is n’t it?
(Am7)Fun ny,
(D7)is n’t it?
(G9)Small
and (C9)fun ny
and (F)fine.
Small World — Simple Sheet Music
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"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 F, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Small World”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "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 "Small World" by Stephen Sondheim played in?
- 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 "Small World"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Small 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 "Small World"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Small World"?
- "Small World" was originally performed by Stephen Sondheim. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Stephen Sondheim can I play here?
- Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Agony (Film Version)", "Any Moment - Part I". 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 "Small World". Key of F, 100 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.