In A Perfect World
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[Intro ]
(A) In a perfect (F#m) world
(D) Angry words are never sp(A)ok(E)en
(A) In a perfect (F#m) world
(D) Hearts are never br(A)o(E)ken
(C#m) And true (Bm) love isn't (A) hard to (D) find
(C#m) It always lasts
Un(A)til the end of (F#sus) time (F#)
(D) You (D/C#) would (D/B) still (D/A) be (E) mine
(A) In a perfect (F#m) world
(D) I'd be all you ever (A) need(E)ed
(A) And if leavin' crossed your (F#m) mind
(D) At least I would've (A) seen (E) it
(C#m) And you (Bm) wouldn't be (A) so far a(D)way
(C#m) There wouldn't be so many things
That (A) I still need to (F#sus) say (F#)
(D) I know (D/C#) you (D/B) would (D/A) have (E) stayed
In a perfect (F) world
It's all so (C) clear to me
I (G) close my eyes and see
The (D) way that it could (Esus) be (E)
Interlude
(A) In a perfect (F#m) world
(D) My arms are still a(A)round (E) you
(C#m) And for(Bm)ever isn't (A) out of (D) reach
(C#m) No one cries
(E) And no one (F#sus) leaves (F#)
(D) You (D/C#) would (D/B) still (D/A) love (E) me
(D) If (D/C#) only (D/B) we (D/A) could (Esus) be (E)
In a perfect (A) world (F#m) (D) (A)
How to play In A Perfect World
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.