The World Beyond
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[Refrão]
D Em
I dreamed that I was living in the world beyond
G A D
And I was born after they dropped the bomb
Em7
I dreamed that I was sitting on my papa's knee
G A D
And he told me of the world that used to be
D G D
Tell me again how it used to be
D
Did grass really grow?
G D
And what was a tree?
D/F# Em7
Did rain really fall from the sky?
G A D
What a shame that it all had to die
[Verso 1]
D G D
Tell me about the automobile
D
How did it run?
G D
And what was a wheel?
D/F# Em
Did children stand up all alone?
G A D
I think that your putting me on
[Refrão]
D Em
I dreamed that I was living in the world beyond
G A D
And I was born after they dropped the bomb
Em7
I dreamed that I was sitting on my papa's knee
G A D
And he told me of the world that used to be
D G D
Tell me again how it used to be
D
Did birds really fly?
G D
What was TV?
D/F# Em7
Did concrete cover the land?
G A D
And what was a Rock & Roll band?
{Instrumental}
D G D G D D/F# Em G A
[Refrão]
D Em
I dreamed that I was living in the world beyond
G A D
And I was born after they dropped the bomb
Em7
I dreamed that I was sitting on my papa's knee
G A D
And he told me of the world that used to be
How to play The World Beyond
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 D. 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.