A Different World
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Capo 2
Intro: G
Verse 1:
G Em
We were born to mothers who smoked and drank
G Em
Our Cribs were cribs were covered in lead based paint
D C
No Childproof lids no seatbelts in cars
D C
Rode bikes with no helmets and still here we are
G
Still here we are
Verse 2:
G Em
We got daddy's belt when we misbehaved
G Em
Had three T.V. channels you got up to change
D C
No video games and no satellite
D C
All we had were friends and they were outside
G
Playing Outside
[Refrão] C D Em
It was a different life
C D G
When we were boys and girls
C D Em
Not just a different time
C D G
It was a different world
Verse 3:
School always started the same everyday
The pledge of allegiance then someone would pray
Not every kid made the team when they tried
We got disappointed but that was alright
We turned out alright
Chorus:
Bridge:
Bm Em
No bottled water
Bm Em
We drank from a garden hose
Bm Em
And every Sunday
C
All the stores were closed
Chorus:
Chorus:
C D G
It was a different world.
How to play A Different World
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.