What key is "The Merry Old Land Of Oz (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" in?

"The Merry Old Land Of Oz (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" by Harold Arlen is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "The Merry Old Land Of Oz (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "The Merry Old Land Of Oz (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "The Merry Old Land Of Oz (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Harold Arlen can I play here?

Try "OVER THE RAINBOW", "Over The Rainbow", "A Sleepin' Bee". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(C)Ha, ha, ha, ho, ho, ho and a (C)cou ple of tra la las, that’s (Gm)how we laugh the day a way in the (F)Mer ry Old Land of Oz.

(C)Bzz, bzz, bzz, chirp, chirp, chirp and a (C)cou ple of la di das, that’s (Gm)how the crick ets crick all day in the (F)Mer ry Old Land of Oz.

We get (Bdim7)up at twelve and start to work at (Dm)one,

take an (Eb6)hour for lunch and then at two we’re (C7)done.

Jol ly good fun!

(C)Ha, ha, ha, ho, ho, ho and a (C)cou ple of tra la las, that’s (Gm)how we laugh the day a way in the (F)Mer ry Old Land of Oz.

(C)Ha, ha, ha, ho, ho, ho and a (C)cou ple of tra la las, that’s (Gm)how we laugh the day a way, with a (F)ho ho ho ha ha ha in the (Bb)Mer ry Old Land of Oz.

(Bb)Pat, pat here, pat, pat there and a (Bb)cou ple of brand new straws, that’s (Fm)how we keep you young and fair in the (B)Mer ry Old Land of Oz.

(B)Rub, rub here, rub, rub there, (B)wheth er you’re tin or brass, that’s (F#m)how we keep you in re pair in the (E7)Mer ry Old Land of Oz.

We can (A#dim)make a dim pled smile out of a (C#m)frown.

Can you (D6)e ven dye my eyes to match my (C)gown?

Uh huh!

Jol ly old town!

(C)Clip, clip here, clip, clip there, we (C)give the rough est claws… that (Gm)cer tain air of sa voir faire in the (F)Mer ry Old Land of Oz.

Ha!

(C)Ha, ha, ha...

ho, ho, ho...

(C)ha, ha, ha, ha...

ha!

That’s (Gm)how we laugh the day a way in the (F)Mer ry Old Land of Oz.

That’s (Gm)how we laugh the day a way, with a (F)ho, ho, ho, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, in the (F)Mer ry Old Land of Oz.

The Merry Old Land Of Oz (From 'The Wizard Of Oz') by Harold Arlen

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Merry Old Land Of Oz (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')”

What key is "The Merry Old Land Of Oz (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" in?: "The Merry Old Land Of Oz (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" by Harold Arlen is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Merry Old Land Of Oz (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Merry Old Land Of Oz (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "The Merry Old Land Of Oz (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Harold Arlen can I play here?: Try "OVER THE RAINBOW", "Over The Rainbow", "A Sleepin' Bee". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.