When I Look At The World
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D A
When you look at the world
D A
What is it that you see?
D F#m
People find all kinds of things
E
That bring them to their knees
D A
I see an expression
D A
So clear and so true
D F#m
That it changes the atmosphere
E
When you walk into the room
D A/C#
So I try to be like you
Bm E
Try to feel it like you do
D A/C#
But without you it's no use
E
I can't see what you see
D A D A
When I look at the world
D A
When the night is someone else's
D A
And you're trying to get some sleep
D F#m
When you're thoughts are too expensive
E
To ever want to keep
D A
When there's all kinds of chaos
D A
And everyone is walking lame
D F#m
You don't even blink now do you
F#m
Or even look away
D A/C#
So I try to be like you
Bm E
Try to feel it like you do
D A/C#
But without you it's no use
E
I can't see what you see
D A
When I look at the world
E, D, A, E, D, Bm, F#m, A, E
D A/C#
I can't wait any longer
Bm E
I can't wait till I'm stronger
D A/C#
Can't wait any longer
E
To see what you see
D A D A
When I look at the world
Out:
D A
I'm in the waiting room
D A
Can't see for the smoke
D F#m
I think of you and your holy book
E
While the rest of us choke
D A D A
Tell me, tell me, what do you see?
D A D A
Tell me, tell me, what's wrong with me?
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
A/C# = X 4 X 2 5 5
Bm = X 2 4 4 3 2
D = X X 0 2 3 2
E = 0 2 2 1 0 0
F#m = 2 4 4 2 2 2
How to play When I Look At The World
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.