“Part of Your World” is a Level 2A piano arrangement of the song from Disney’s The Little Mermaid, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman. It is written in 4/4 time and marked “Moderately fast.” The student part uses a singing right-hand melody, simple left-hand chord support, long slurs, dynamic changes, tied notes, finger-number reminders, a ritardando, and a final left-hand-over motion. The arrangement keeps the gentle, questioning character of Ariel’s song while simplifying the texture for an early-level pianist.

Measures 1–6 introduce the first main phrase: “I want to be where the people are.” The right hand carries the melody, while the left hand supports with simple held chords and longer tones. The music begins softly at mezzo-piano and gradually moves into a slightly fuller sound.

Measures 7–8 complete the first page with the word “feet.” The left hand becomes more active, adding a short bass-staff pattern underneath the right hand. This creates a small transition into the next lyric idea.

Measures 9–15 continue the verse with “Flippin’ your fins, you don’t get too far” and “Legs are required for jumpin’, dancin’.” The right hand keeps the vocal-style melody clear, while the left hand returns to held chord tones and simple support. The section includes a softer dynamic and a small crescendo toward the next phrase.

Measures 16–21 begin the “Up where they walk, up where they run” section. The melody becomes broader, with more held notes and longer slurs. The left hand supports with steady lower notes and chords, while the dynamic grows to forte during “stay all day in the sun.”

Measures 22 to the end close the arrangement with “be part of that world.” The music softens again, slows with a ritardando, and finishes with a quiet final chord. The last measure includes a left-hand-over motion, giving the ending a gentle final gesture.

The optional teacher duet adds flowing accompaniment underneath the student part. It uses broken patterns, pedal, dynamic shaping, and a low 8va ending to make the arrangement sound more complete.

Interesting fact: “Part of Your World” was written for Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. It is one of the film’s central songs because it expresses Ariel’s wish to understand and belong to the human world above the sea.