Wonderful World
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Capo 4
verse 1
G Em7 Cadd9 D
Don't know much about history, don't know much biology
G Em7 Cadd9 D
Don't know much about a science book, don't know much about the French I took
G Cadd9 G Cadd9
But I do know that I love you, and I know that if you love me too
D D7 G
What a wonderful world this would be
verse 2
G Em7 Cadd9 D
Don't know much about geography, don't know much trigonometry
G Em7 Cadd9 D
Don't know much about algebra, don't know what a slide rule is for
G Cadd9 G Cadd9
But I do know that one and one is two, and if this one could be with you
D D7 G
What a wonderful world this would be
MIDDLE 8
Cadd9 G Cadd9 G
Now I don't claim to be an "A" student, but I'm trying to be
A7 D
So maybe by being an "A" student baby, I can win your love for me
verse 1 REPEAT
G Em7 Cadd9 D
Don't know much about history, don't know much biology
G Em7 Cadd9 D
Don't know much about a science book, don't know much about the French I took
G Cadd9 G Cadd9
But I do know that I love you, and I know that if you love me too
D D7 G
What a wonderful world this would be
FINAL VERSE
G Em7 Cadd9 D
Ta ta ta ta ta ta ta (history), ooooooooh yeah (biology)
G Em7 Cadd9 D
Woah woah woah woah woah (Science book) ooooooooh (French I took)
G Cadd9 G Cadd9
But I do know that I love you, and I know that if you love me too
D D7 G - Cadd9 - G
What a wonderful world this would be
How to play Wonderful 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.