What A Wonderful World

by Louis Armstrong
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Lyrics

I see (F)trees of (Am)green,

red ros es, (Am)too;

I see them (F)bloom

for me and (Dm)you, and I (Db)think to my self,

“What a (C7)won der ful (F)world.”

I see (F)skies of (Am)blue and (Bb)clouds of (Am)white, the (Gm7)bright bless ed (F)day, the (A7)dark sa cred (Dm)night, and I (Db)think to my self,

“What a (C7)won der ful (F)world.”

The (C7)col ors of the rain bow, so (F)pret ty in the sky, are (C7)al so on the fac es of (F)peo ple go in’ by.

I see (Dm)friends shak in’ (C)hands, say in’, (Dm)“How do you (C)do?”

They’re real ly (F#dim)say in’, (Gm7)“I (F#dim)love (C7)you.” I hear (F)ba bies (Am)cry, I (Bb)watch them (Am)grow.

They’ll learn much (F)more than (A7)I’ll ev er (Dm)know, and I (Db)think to my self,

“What a (C7)won der ful (F)world.”

Yes, I (Gm7)think to my self,

“What a (C7)won der ful (F)world.”

What A Wonderful World — Piano Lead Sheet

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"What A Wonderful World" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 120 BPM.

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

About “What A Wonderful World”

Where are the chord symbols for "What A Wonderful World" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "What A Wonderful World" is in F.
What key is "What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong played in?
What A Wonderful 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 "What A Wonderful World"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "What A Wonderful 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 "What A Wonderful World"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "What A Wonderful World"?
"What A Wonderful World" was originally performed by Louis Armstrong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Louis Armstrong can I play here?
Try "BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE", "JUST A GIGOLO", "DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "What A Wonderful World" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "What A Wonderful World" is in the key of F at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "What A Wonderful World"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.