World Gone Mad
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D F#m
So this is where we are
E
It's not where we had wanted to be
D F#m
If half the world's gone mad
E
The other half just don't care, you see
D E F#m
You don't want to fuck with us
D E F#m
British to the very last
D A
When it feels like the world's gone mad
E D
And there's nothing you can do about it
F#m E
No there's nothing you can do about it
D A
When it feels like the world's gone mad
E D
And there's nothing you can do about it
F#m
No there's nothing you can do about it
D C#m
So tell me what's the news
f#m E
And what is it you want me to see
D C#m
We're lying to ourselves
F#m E
And dancing by the light of the screen
D E F#m
You don't want to fuck with us
D E F#m
British to the very last
D A
When it feels like the world's gone mad
E D
And there's nothing you can do about it
F#m E
No there's nothing you can do about it
D A
When it feels like the world's gone mad
E D
And there's nothing you can do about it
F#m
No there's nothing you can do about it
D
Another man holding a microphone
F#m E
Trying to say something at all
D
Or finding himself on an empty road
F#m E
Trying to choose which way to go
D F#m E
So, you wanna make some money?
F#m
You wanna make some money
D E F#m
So, you wanna be somebody?
A
You wanna make some money
D A
When it feels like the world's gone mad
E D
And there's nothing you can do about it
F#m E
No there's nothing you can do about it
D A
When it feels like the world's gone mad
E D
And there's nothing you can do about it
F#m
No there's nothing you can do about it
How to play World Gone Mad
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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.