King Of The World (acoustic)
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Capo 2
verse 1
C#m E/B A
I tried to fit you in the walls inside my mind
C#m E A
I try to keep you safely in between the lines
C#m E A
I try to put you in the box that I've designed
C#m E A
I try to pull you down so we are eye to eye
[Refrão]
A C#m E
When did I forget that you've always been the king of the world?
A C#m E
I try to take life back right out of the hands of the king of the world
A C#m
How could I make you so small
E F#m
When you're the one who holds it all
A C#m E
When did I forget that you've always been the king of the world
verse 2
C#m E/B A
Just a whisper of your voice can tame the seas
C#m E/B A
So who am I to try to take the lead
C#m E/B A
Still I run ahead and think I'm strong enough
C#m E/B A
When you're the one who made me from the dust
[Refrão]
A C#m E
When did I forget that you've always been the king of the world?
A C#m E
I try to take life back right out of the hands of the king of the world
A C#m
How could I make you so small
E F#m
When you're the one who holds it all
A C#m E
When did I forget that you've always been the king of the world
Bridge
B/D#
Ohhhh, you set it all in motion
F#m E
Every single moment
B/D#
You brought it all to me
A E B/D#
And you're holding on to me
[Refrão]
A C#m E
When did I forget that you've always been the king of the world?
A C#m E
I try to take life back right out of the hands of the king of the world
A C#m
How could I make you so small
E F#m
When you're the one who holds it all
A C#m E
When did I forget that you've always been the king of the world
Ending
A C#m E
You will always be the King of the World
How to play King Of The World (acoustic)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.