What the world needs now
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Bm7 Em7 Bm7 Em7
What the world needs now is love sweet love
C6 C D6 D7
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
Bm Em Bm Em
What the world needs now is love sweet love
C6 C B B7
no not just for some but everyone
Em9
Lord we don't need another montain
Dm9 G9 Cmaj7 C6
There are mountains and hillsides enough to climb
Dm9 G9 Cmaj7
There are oceans and rivers enough to cross
Em7 A7 D7sus4
enough to last till the end of time
Lord we don't need another meadow
There are cornfields and wheatfields enough to grow
There are sunbeams and moonbeams enough to shine
Oh listen Lord if you want to
D7sus4 B B7
know what everyone
C6 C Bm7 Cmaj7 D7 G
No not just for some oh, but just for ev....ry....one
Chords:
Bm7 - 224232
C6 - x32210
D6 - xx0202
Em9 - xx5432
D7sus4 - xx0213
How to play What the world needs now
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm7. 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.