Around the world
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(drum roll)
G G/F# G/E G/F# G
Oi!
A G A G5
A G A G5
All over the country - want a new direction
A G A G5
I said all over this land - we need a reaction
A G A G5
Well there should be a youth explosion - inflate creation
A G Bm
But something we can command.
E D
What's the point in saying destroy?
E Esus4
I want a new life for everywhere - yeah!
A G A G5
A G A G5
We want a direction - all over the country
A G A G5
I said I want a reaction - all over this land
A G A G
You've gotta get up and be there - a youth explosion
A G
Because this is your last chance.
Bm E
Can't dismiss what is gone before
D E Esus4 A
But there's foundations for us to explore - I said,
D G G/F# G/E G/F#
All around the world I've been looking for new.
D G G/F# G/E G/F# G
All around the world I've been looking for new - oo - oo.
A G A
Ooh, ooh
G
Youth explosion!
A G A G5 (x2) A
G A G A
Ooh-ooh, a new direction
G A G A
Ooh-ooh, we want a reaction
G A
Ooh-ooh, inflate creation, looking for new!
D G G/F# G/E G/F# A
All around the world I've been looking for new.
D G G/F# G/E G/F#
All around the world I've been looking for new - oo - oo.
A
Y'know
D G G/F# G/E G/F# A
All around the world I've been looking for new.
D G G/F# G/E G/F#
All around the world I've been looking for new - oo - oo.
G G/F# G/E G/F# G
Hey! New oo - oo
G G/F# G/E G/F# G
Yeh! New oo - oo
G/A (slide to A and let ring w/feedback)
How to play Around the world
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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.