The Heart Of The World
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C G
Ten cans rattling the pavement
Am F
confetti scattered everywhere
C G
she falls asleep in the seat beside me
Am F
rice caught up in her hair
C G
I don't mind it, I keep driving
Am F
flying on these wheels of steel
C G
a bit anxious, a bit nervous
Am F
the moment's all we can feel
C
If oil is the soul of the engine
Am
and wine is the drink of the gods
C
forgiveness the road to redemption
Am G
faith can still beat the odds
F
we're meant to be
G
baby hold on to me
C F
you'll never not be my girl
Am G C
cause love is the heart of the world
C G
I leave him sleeping as I rise early
Am F
always up before the dawn
C G
the house is dark but I see clearly
Am F
the kettle sings a morning song
C G
the bacon's frying, baby's crying
Am F
I soak up the sights and sounds
C G
minutes turn to days and I
Am F
wish that I could slow 'em down
C
If grease is the soul of the kitchen
Am
and coffee the drink of the gods
C
routine too perfect to mention
Am G
time is a thief I would rob
F
we're meant to be
G
baby hold on to me
C F
I’ll never not be your girl
Am G C
cause love is the heart of the world
C G
If hope is the soul of the dreamer
Am F
then heaven is the home of my god
C G
it only takes one true believer
Am F
to believe you can still beat the odds
F
we're meant to be
G
baby hold on to me
C F
you'll never not be my girl
never not be your girl
Am G C F
cause love is the heart, love is the heart
Am G C
love is the heart of the world
How to play The Heart Of The World
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.