Whole World
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Intro: G
[Verso 1]
G
I spent my twenties
D
Pedal down chasing
Em
Bright lights, dollar signs, every night thinking Id
C
Climb til I made it
G
But a trophy on the mantle and some honey in your cup
D
Dont even hold a candle to the feeling that comes
Em
When that doc says dad and hes talking to you and
D
Just like that your dreams come true
[Refrão]
G
Ive got the whole world in my hands
Bm
She dont know how she changed this man
C
Shes got my heart and I dont want it back
D
I know this part goes by too fast
C D
Ill hold on long as I can
C D G
While Ive got the whole world in my hands
[Verso 2]
G
Its hard to believe it
D/F#
But soon I know
Em7
Itll be riding bikes, story time, say goodnight
C
Daddy I love you the most
G
Yeah one day Ill be her daddy and the next I'll be dad
D/F#
Ill be thinking about now, wishing I could go back
Em
But you cant hit the breaks, cant slow down the years
C
So I wont miss a moment like this one here
[Refrão]
G
Ive got the whole world in my hands
Bm
She dont know how she changed this man
C
Shes got my heart and I dont want it back
D
I know this part goes by too fast
C D
Ill hold on long as I can
C D G
While Ive got the whole world in my hands
[Ponte]
Em
Yeah I know one day that theres gonna be some other man
C
Who will change her last name, be her new superman
Am
And Ill give her away and try not to cry
C D
But for one last dance, one last time
[Refrão]
G
Ive got the whole world in my hands
Bm
She dont know how she changed this man
C
Shes got my heart and I dont want it back
D
I know this part goes by too fast
C D
Ill hold on long as I can
C D G
While Ive got the whole world in my hands
How to play Whole World
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is 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.