Happy Old World
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verse 1
Am D
Looking like something from out of space we came
Bm Bb C
Nothing much to look at but did he complain
E Am D
He didn't mind us being here to live in peace and grace
F E
What we're doing to him now could put us back in space
verse 2
Am D
We're thinking like some creatures off the ocean floor
Bm Bb C
Losing sight of what we've really come here for
E Am D
Can I be heard above the sounds of prejudice and hate
F E C
Take time to look around before it gets too late
[Refrão]
Am C D
It's a happy old world
G C#m
Give and take a bit that's what you make of it
Am G F#m D
A happy old world
G E
But I'm sorry to be leaving it
Am G D
It's a happy old world
G E
Give and take a bit that's what you make of it
Am D
A happy old world
G D
But I guess I still, I still believe in it
E F#m C#m
It's a happy old world
verse 3
Am D
We're tearing up the rivers and a thousand streams
Bm Bb C
And highways, they're in places where they've never been
E Am D
We're building towers in the sky and racing for the sun
F E
Oh Lord, any eye can see what harm we've done
verse 4
Am D
Need some help to get myself out of this maze
Bm Bb C
We can both just say goodbye and go our separate ways
E Am D
My mind's not on this song I sing, my heart's not in the lines
F E
Guess I'll go and kill myself, so would you kindly close the blinds
[Refrão]
Am C D
It's a happy old world
G C#m
Give and take a bit that's what you make of it
Am G F#m D
A happy old world
G E
But I'm sorry to be leaving it
Am G D
It's a happy old world
G E
Give and take a bit that's what you make of it
Am D
A happy old world
G D
But I guess, guess I still believe in it
E F#m C#m
It's a happy old world
ELEC PIANO
Am D Bm Bb C
E Am D F
Am E
Am D Bm Bb C
E Am
Fade Out..........
ENJOY.........
How to play Happy Old World
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.