The world I used to know
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A Amaj7 D9 E7 A Amaj7 D9 E7
Some day some old familiar rain
A Amaj7 F#m D9 E7 Bm7/5- E7
Will come along and know my name.
Bm Bm7 Bm7/5- F#7
And then my shelter will be gone
Bm7 E7 A D9 A
And I'll have to move along.
E7 Amaj7 D9 Bm F#7
But 'til I do I'll stay awhile
D9 E7 A D9 A E7
And track the hidden country of your smile.
A Amaj7 D9 E7 A Amaj7 D9 E7
Some day the man I used to be
A Amaj7 F#m D9 E7
Will come along and call on me.
Bm Bm7 Bm7/5- F#7
And then because I'm just a man,
Bm7 E7 D9 A D9 A
You'll find my feet are made of sand.
E7 Amaj7 D9 Bm F#7
But 'til that time I'll tell you lies
D9 - G E E7 A D9 A
And chart the hid-den bound'ries of your eyes.
A Amaj7 D9 E7 A Amaj7 D9 E7
Some day the world I used to know
A Amaj7 F#m D9 Bm7/5- E7
Will come along and bid me go.
Bm Bm7 Bm7/5- F#7
Then I'll be leaving you behind
Bm7 E7 D9 A D9 A
For love is just a state of mind.
E7 Amaj7 D9 Bm F#7
But 'til that day I'll be your man
D9 G E E7 A D9 A
And love away your troubles if I can.
(Coda:)
E7 Amaj7 D9 Bm F#7
And 'til that day I'll be your man
D9 G E E7 A D9 A
And love away your troubles if I can.
How to play The world I used to know
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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.