The World I Know

by Collective Soul

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Lyrics

Has our (G)con science shown?

Has hymns the (G)sweet breeze blown?

Has the (G)kind ness gone?

Hope love still (G)lin gers on.

I drink my self of new found pit y, sit ting a lone in New York Cit y and I (G)don’t know why.

Are we (G)lis ten ing

to hymns of (G)of fer ing?

Have we (G)eyes to see

that love is (G)gath er ing?

I All the words that I’ve been read ing have now start ed the act of bleed y ing I (G)in to one.

in to one.

So I walk up on high,

and I step to the edge

to see my world be (D)low.

And I laugh at my self,

as the tears roll down,

’cause it’s the world I know.

Oh, it’s the world I know.

Yeah, I walk up on high,

and I step to the edge

to see my world be (D)low.

And I laugh at my self,

as the tears roll down,

’cause it’s the world I know.

Oh, it’s the world I know.

The World I Know by Collective Soul — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The World I Know” by Collective Soul in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 70 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The World I Know" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The World I Know"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.