Change The World
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Intro
G D/F# C Em D/F# G Em D/F# G
[Verso 1]
G D/F#
C Em D/F# G Em D/F# G D/F#
And then I make wish I make it on eagle's wings
C
And when I say a prayer
Em D/F# G
I pray for peace, pray for peace
C D
Nothing happens if you don't try
C D
When nothing happens, that's the reason why
[Refrão]
C G/B C
Hey, when I woke up today
Em D/F# G C D/F# G
I thought I could change the world
C G/B C
Hey, when I woke up today (up today)
[Verso 2]
G D/F# C
And when I look into the faces of children
Em D/F# G Em D/F# G
I see perfect love
D/F# C
And when I pray to my God in heaven
Em D/F# G
I pray for peace, pray for peace
C D
Nothing happens if you don't try
C D
When nothing happens, that's the reason why
[Refrão]
C G/B C
Hey, when I woke up today
Em D/F# G C D/F# G
I thought I could change the world
C G/B C
Hey, when I woke up today
[Ponte]
C G D G C G D
La-La, la-di-di-di-da, I think it's time for a change
C G D G
When I was young I played, I had lots of fun
C G D
But now I can see it's time for a change
C G D G
The time is right we gotta put up a fight
C G C
And bring about some changes
{Solo}
G D/F# C Em D/F# G C G/B
{Coda}
C
When I woke up today
Em D/F# G C D/F# G C G/B
I thought I could change the world
C
When I woke up today
Em D/F# G C D/F# G C G/B
I thought I could change the world
C
When I woke up today
Em D/F# G C D/F# G
I thought I could change the world
C G/B C
When I woke up today
How to play Change 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.