The World
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Intro: D Dm C Dm (2x)
Gm Am
The world is a running brook, take a look
Bb F C
Cold and always moving, blind but never soothing
Gm Am
It moves like you and I, and never lies
Bb F C
Perfect like a circle, and powerful with energy
D Dm C Dm (2x)
Gm Am
The world is an open book, take a look
Bb F C
Welcome to your own abuse; your greed is your own hangman's noose
Gm Am
She takes whatever you can give to her, no sooner
Bb F C
Never judging, no matter how much you seem not to care
D Dm C Dm (2x)
Gm Am
The world is a bull whose horns you cannot pull
Bb F C
Silently rewarding, relentlessly commanding
Gm Am
The world's own heart seems to be left behind
Bb F C
Your heart was left behind you, and I am behind you,
D Dm C Dm
too
D Dm C Dm
Outro
Gm Am
} (2x)
Bb F C
D Dm C Dm (2x)
How to play The World
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.