World Without Love - John Prine

World Without Love

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Intro
G G Am D G G
 
[Verso 1]
G D G G
I won't live in this world without love
C G G
Sure as the stars shine above
C
I had her, then I lost her
G Em
Then she came back again
G D G Em
'Cause we can't live in a world without love
 
[Verso 2]
G D G G
Alice Johnson told Pensacola Sue
C G G
Alice Johnson told Pensacola Sue
 
C
She told her where to go
G Em
She told her what to do
G D G Em G D
Alice Johnson told Pensacola Sue
 
{Instrumental}
G G C C
G G C C
G Em G D G G
 
C G G
Seems like I got so much love to give
C
I want love so doggone bad
A D D
I need love to live
 
[Verso 3]
G D G G
That's my baby turning out these lights
C G G
That's my baby turning out the lights
C
She's hungry as can be
G Em
And she's coming after me
 
G D G Em
That's my baby turning out the lights
G D G G
We won't live in this world without love
 
[Refrão]
C G G
Sure as the stars shine above
C G Em
We both want so much that we can't get enough
G D G Em
And we can't live in this world without love
G D G Em
We won't live in a world without love
G D
I won't live in this world
 
Outro
G Em G Em G Em G
Without love

How to play World Without Love

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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.

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