The World We Live In
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Chorus 1:
Fmaj7 G C/E Fmaj7
This is the world that we live in, I feel myself get tired.
Fmaj7 G
This is the world that we live in.
Fill 1:
Cm Cm Cm Cm
Verse 1:
Cm Cm Am Am Ab
Well maybe I was mistaken, I heard a rumour that you quit this day and age.
Ab C C
Well maybe I was mistaken.
F (G) Am (Bb) C C
Bless your body, bless your soul, pray for peace and self-control.
Cm Cm Am Am Ab
I gotta believe it’s worth it, without a victory I’m so sanctified and free.
Ab C C
Well maybe I’m just mistaken.
Am Bb C C Am Bb C C
Lesson learned and the wheels keep turning.
Chorus 2:
F G C/E F
This is the world that we live in, I can’t take blame for two.
F G C/E F
This is the world that we live in, and maybe we’ll make it through – aaah.
Fill 2:
Cm Cm Am Am
Ab Ab C C
Verse 2:
F (G) Am (Bb) C C
Bless your body, bless your soul, reel me in and cut my throat.
F (G) Am (Bb) C C
Underneath the waterfall, baby we’re still in this – woah, yeah!
Chorus 3:
F G C/E F
This is the world that we live in, I feel myself get tired.
F G
This is the world that we live in.
Middle Eight:
Eb Cm Bb F
I had a dream that I was falling (down).
Ab Ab C C Am
There’s no next time alone.
Bb C C
A storm wastes its water on me.
Am Bb C C
But my heart, was free.
Chorus 4:
F G C/E F
I guess it’s the world that we live in, it’s not too late for that.
F G C/E F
This is the world that we live in, I know we can’t go back.
F G C/E F
This is the world that we live in, I still want something real.
F G C/E F
This is the world that we live in, I know that, we can heal,
F G C/E F F G C/E F
Over time (This is the world that we live in.)
Outro:
F G C/E F F G C/E F
(This is the world that we live in.)
F G C/E F fade
NB: Chords not in brackets fall on the first beat of the bar
Chords in brackets fall on the third beat of the bar
How to play The World We Live In
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Fmaj7. 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.