The Surrey With The Fringe On Top

by Rodgers & Hammerstein
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Lyrics

(G)When I (D)take you (G)out to (D)night with (E)me,

Hon ey, (B)here’s the (E)way it’s (B)goin’ to (Db)be.

You will (Ab)set be (Db)hind a (Ab)team of (Bb)snow white (Cm7)hor (F7)ses, (G)in the (D)slick est (G)gig you (D)ev er (G)see!

(G)Chicks and (G)ducks and (G)geese bet ter (G)scur ry (G)when I (G)take you (G)out in the (D)sur rey, (G)when I (G)take you (G)out in the (G)sur rey with the (A)fringe

on (D)top.

(G)Watch that (G)fringe and (G)see how it (G)flut ters (G)when I (G)drive them (G)high step pin’ (D)strut ters, (G)nos ey (G)pokes ’ll (G)peek thru their (G)shut ters and their (A)eyes

will (D)top.

(D7)pop.

The (Dm)wheels are (G7)yel ler the up (C)hol ster y’s brown, the (Gsus)dash board’s (G)gen u ine (C)leath er, with (Em)is in glass (A)cur tains you can (D)roll right down, in (Em)case there’s a (A)change in the (Am)wea (D7)ther.

(G)Two bright (G)side light’s (G)wink in’ and (G)blink in’ (G)ain’t no (G)fin er (G)rig I’m a (D)think in’.

(G)You can (G)keep your (G)rig if your (G)think in’ that I’d (Am)care (E)to (Am)swap for that (G)shin y lit tle sur rey with the (Am)fringe (D)on the (G)top.

The (Dm)wind ’ll (G7)whis tle as we (C)rat tle a long, the (Gsus)cow ’ll (G)moo in the (C)clo ver, the (Em)riv er will (A)rip ple out a (D)whis pered song, and (Em)whis per it (A)o ver and (Am)o (D7)ver.

(G)Don’t you (G)wish y’d (G)go on for (G)ev er, (G)don’t you (G)wish y’d (G)go on for (D)ev er.

(G)Don’t you (G)wish y’d (G)go on for (G)ev er and you’d (Am)nev (E)er (Am)stop, in that (G)shin y lit tle sur rey with the (Am)fringe (D)on the (G)top.

The (Am)fringe

on the (G)top.

The Surrey With The Fringe On Top — Simple Sheet Music

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"The Surrey With The Fringe On Top" 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 G, 148 BPM.

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

About “The Surrey With The Fringe On Top”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Surrey With The Fringe On Top"?
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 "The Surrey With The Fringe On Top" by Rodgers & Hammerstein played in?
The Surrey With The Fringe On Top is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Surrey With The Fringe On Top"?
The arrangement plays at 148 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Surrey With The Fringe On Top" 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 "The Surrey With The Fringe On Top"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Surrey With The Fringe On Top"?
"The Surrey With The Fringe On Top" was originally performed by Rodgers & Hammerstein. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein can I play here?
Try "All At Once You Love Her", "An Ordinary Couple", "A Puzzlement". 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 "The Surrey With The Fringe On Top". Key of G, 148 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.