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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"What A Wonderful World" 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "What A Wonderful World"?
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 "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.
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 "What A Wonderful World". Key of F, 120 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.