What key is "Top Of The World" in?

"Top Of The World" by Carpenters is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Top Of The World" 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 "Top Of The World" 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.

What chords are used in "Top Of The World"?

This arrangement of "Top Of The World" uses 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Cm7, Dm, Eb, F, F7, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "Top Of The World" on piano?

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

What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?

Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Bb)Such a feel in’s (F)com in’ o ver me.

There is (Dm)won der in most (Cm)ev ’ry thing I see.

(Cm7)Not (Bb)a (Eb)cloud in the sky,

got the (Dm)sun in my (G7)eyes and I (Cm7)pleas won’t be sur prised if it’s a (Fsus)dream.

(Bb)Ev ’ry thing I (F)want the world to (Bb)be

is now (Dm)com ing true, es (Cm)pe cial ly for me.

(Cm7)And (Bb)the (Eb)rea son is (F7)clear; it’s be (Dm)cause you are (G7)here.

You’re the (Cm7)near est thing to (C)heav en that I’ve

seen.

I’m (Eb)on (F)the top of the world,

look in’

down on cre a (Eb)tion and the (Bb)on ly ex pla na tion I can find

(Cm7)is (Bb)the (Eb)love that I’ve (F)found ev er (Bb)since you’ve been a round.

Your love’s (Bb)put me at the (Cm)top (F)of the world.

(Bb)Some thing in the (F)wind has learned my name.

And it’s (Dm)tell in’ me that (Cm)things are not the same.

(Cm7)In (Bb)the (Eb)leaves on the trees

and the (Dm)touch of the (G7)breeze, there’s a (Cm7)pleas in’ sense of hap pi ness for (Fsus)me.

(Bb)There is on ly (F)one wish on my (Bb)mind.

When this (Dm)day is through I (Cm)hope that I will find

(Cm7)that (Bb)to (Eb)mor row will (F7)be just the (Dm)same for and (G7)me.

All I (Cm7)need est will be (C)mine if you are

here.

I’m (Eb)on (F)the top of the world,

look in’

down on cre a (Eb)tion and the (Bb)on ly ex pla na tion I can find

(Cm7)is (Bb)the (Eb)love that I’ve (F)found ev er (Bb)since you’ve been a round.

Your love’s (Bb)put me at the (Cm)top (F)of the world.

I’m on the

Top Of The World by Carpenters

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence moving through flat-key chord shapes — your left hand will get a real workout with that walking bass line, so start hands-separate and let your fingers learn the Eb–Ab–Bb root movements before you layer in the melody.

At 120 BPM it's not fast, but the walking pattern means your left hand rarely rests, so steady rhythm matters more than speed.

Watch the transition from Fsus4 to F7 — that sus4 wants to resolve smoothly, so keep your pinky anchored and just lift the one finger.

The Cm7 to G7 shift can also catch you off guard because it's a bigger hand jump; loop that two-bar spot slowly until it feels automatic.

For your right hand, the melody sits comfortably and mostly steps by scale degree, so sight-reading it should come naturally.

Use light pedal on chord changes to keep things warm without muddying the bass line.

Once it clicks, this song will genuinely cement how walking bass supports a happy, buoyant pop feel — that's a skill you'll carry into dozens of other tunes.

About “Top Of The World”

What key is "Top Of The World" in?: "Top Of The World" by Carpenters is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Top Of The World" 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 "Top Of The World" 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.
What chords are used in "Top Of The World"?: This arrangement of "Top Of The World" uses 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Cm7, Dm, Eb, F, F7, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Top Of The World" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?: Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.