Wild World
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Intro: Am D7 G Cmaj7 F Dm E E7
Am D7 G
Now that I've lost everything to you
Cmaj7 F
You say you want to start something new
Dm
And it's breaking my heart
E E7 Am
You're leaving, baby, I'm grieving
D7 G
But if you want to leave, take good care,
Cmaj7 F
Hope you have a lot of nice things to wear
Dm
But then a lot of nice things
E G G7 Em Dm C
Turn bad, out there
G F G
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
F C F G C
It's hard to get by, just upon a smile
G F G
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
F C Dm E7 Am
I'll always remember you, just like a child, girl
D7 G
You know I've seen a lot of what the world can do
Cmaj7 F
And it's breaking my heart in two
Dm E
Cause I never want to see you sad girl
E7 Am
Don't be a bad girl
D7 G
But if you want to leave, take good care
Cmaj7 F
Hope you make a lot of nice friends out there
Dm E G G7 Em Dm C
But just remember there's a lot of bad and beware
G F G
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
F C F G C
It's hard to get by, just upon a smile
G F G
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
F C Dm E7 Am
I'll always remember you, just like a child, girl
D7 G Cmaj7 F Dm E
La,la,la,la,la,la,la-la-la
E7 Am
Baby, I love you
D7 G
But if you want to leave, take good care
Cmaj7 F
Hope you make a lot of nice friends out there
Dm E G G7 Em Dm C
But just remember there's a lot of bad and beware
G F G
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
F C F G C
It's hard to get by, just upon a smile
G F G
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
F C Dm E7 C
I'll always remember you, just like a child, girl
G F G
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
F C F G C
It's hard to get by, just upon a smile
G F G
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
F C
I'll always remember you, just like a child, girl...
How to play Wild World
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.