I've Got The World On A String
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Intro: Em7 A7 D7M B7/13- Em7 A7 D7M
D7 D7/9 D9 G6 G/F# E7 Am7 Cdim
I've got the world on a string, sittin' on a rainbow
G G/F# E7/9- E
Got the string around my finger
Am7 D7 Am7 Cdim
What a world, what a life
Am7 G Em7 Am7
I'm in love
D7 D7/9 D9 G6 G/F# E7 Am7 Cdim
I've got a song that I sing, I can make the rain go
G G/F# E7/9- E
Anytime I snap my finger
Am7 D7 Am7 Cdim
Lucky me, can't you see
Am7 G Gdim G
I'm in love
Bridge
G G7 B9 G E9
Life is a beautiful thing as long as I've got that string
G G/F# A7 A7/13- C F7 D7
I'd be a silly soandso if I should ever let it go
D7 D7/9 D9 G6 G/F# E7 Am7 Cdim
I've got the world on a string, sittin' on a rainbow
G G/F# E-9 E
Got the string around my finger
Am7 D7 Am7 Cdim
What a world, what a life
Am7 G Gdim Am7 Cm7 G6
I'm in love
How to play I've Got The World On A String
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 Em7. 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.