What A Wonderful World
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C/G G F/A C/G
Well, I see trees of green and red roses too
F/A C/G Em/G Am
I'll watch them bloom for me and you
F/A G Am F/A
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world
C/G G F/A C
Well, I see skies of blue and I see clouds of white
F/A C Em/G Am
And the brightness of day, I like the dark
F/A G C/G F/A C/G
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world
G C/G
The colors of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky
G C/G
Are also on the faces of people passing by
F/A C/G F/A C/G
I see friends shaking hands, saying, "how do you do?"
F/A C/G F/A G
They're really saying, "I I love you"
C/G G F/A C/G
I hear babies cry and I watch them grow
F/A C/G Em/G Am
They'll learn much more, than we'll know
F G Am
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world
How to play What A Wonderful 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 C/G. 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.