What This Old World Needs
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[Intro]
C A D G C
[Verse 1]
C E7 A7
What this whole world needs is a lot more lovin'
D7 C
A lot less shovin' around
E7 A7
What this whole world needs is a lot less hatin'
D7 G
Just straighten up and settle down
[Verse 2]
C C7
Now lovin' your neighbor is the spice of life
F F7
Mind I said your neighbor not your neighbor's wife
C E7 A7
What this whole world needs is a lot more lovin'
D7 G C
A lot less shovin' around
[Chorus]
E7 A7
What this whole world needs is a lot more blessin'
D7 G C
A lot less messin' around
E7 A7
What this whole world needs is a lot less fightin'
D7 G7
To brighten up that worried frown
[Verse 3]
C C7
Just wish your neighbor well and that will help a lot
F F7
Instead of wishin' you've had what your neighbor's got
C E7 A7
What this whole world needs is a lot more lovin'
D7 G C
A lot less shovin' around
[Solo]
C A D7 G C
C A D7 G
C C F F7
C A D7 G C
[Chorus]
E7 A7
What this whole world needs is a lot more blessin'
D7 G C
A lot less messin' around
E7 A7
What this whole world needs is a lot less fightin'
D7 G7
To brighten up that worried frown
[Outro]
C C7
You better pull together on your neighbor’s team
F F7
Before you pull this whole world apart at the seams
C E7 A7
What this whole world needs is a lot more lovin'
D7 G C C
A lot less shovin' around
How to play What This Old World Needs
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.