What key is "They Say It's Wonderful" in?

"They Say It's Wonderful" by Irving Berlin is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "They Say It's Wonderful" 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 "They Say It's Wonderful" 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 "They Say It's Wonderful" on piano?

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

What other songs by Irving Berlin can I play here?

Try "MARIE", "A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY", "A COUPLE OF SWELLS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

They say that (C7)fall ing in love is (F)won der ful,

it’s

(G)won der ful,

(C7)so they (F)say.

And with the (C7)moon up a bove it’s (F)won der ful,

it’s

(G)won der ful,

(C7)so they (F7)tell me.

I (Bb)can’t re call who (Bbm)said it,

I (F)know I nev er (Am)read it.

I on ly know they (E7)tell me that love is (Am)grand,

(Abm)and

the thing that’s (C7)known as ro mance is (Am7)won der ful,

(D7)won der ful

(G7sus)in ev ’ry (Gm7)way,

(Gb7)so they (F)say.

You’ll find that (C7)fall ing in love is (F)won der ful,

it’s

(G)won der ful,

(C7)so you (F)say.

And with the (C7)moon up a bove it’s (F)won der ful,

it’s

(G)won der ful,

(C7)so you (F7)tell me.

To (Bb)leave your house some (Bbm)morn ing,

and (F)with out an y (Am)warn ing,

you’re stop ping peo ple (E7)shout ing that love is (Am)grand.

(Abm)And

to hold a (C7)man in your arms is (Am7)won der ful,

(D7)won der ful

(G7sus)in ev ’ry (Gm7)way,

(Gb7)so you (F)say.

(F)say.

They Say It's Wonderful by Irving Berlin

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “They Say It's Wonderful”

What key is "They Say It's Wonderful" in?: "They Say It's Wonderful" by Irving Berlin is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "They Say It's Wonderful" 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 "They Say It's Wonderful" 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 "They Say It's Wonderful" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Irving Berlin can I play here?: Try "MARIE", "A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY", "A COUPLE OF SWELLS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.