Wild World

by Cat Stevens

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Lyrics

You know Now I’ve that seen I’ve a lot lost of what ev the ’ry thing to you,

you say you (Cmaj7)wan na start some thing new,

be and it’s break ing my heart see you’re (E)leav ing.

Ba by, I’m griev in’!

But if you want to (D7)leave, take good (G)care, hope you have a (Cmaj7)lot of nice things to wear;

but then, a lot of nice a things of turn (E)bad out (G7)there.

Oh, (G)ba by, ba by, it’s a (F)wild world.

It’s hard to get by just up on a (C)smile.

Oh, (G)ba by, ba by, it’s a (F)wild world.

I’ll al ways re mem ber you like a (C)child, girl.

You know Now I’ve that seen I’ve a lot lost of what ev the ’ry world can do;

you and it’s (Cmaj7)break ing my heart in two,

be cause I nev er want to see you (E)sad, girl.

Don’t be a bad girl.

But if you want to (D7)leave, take good (G)care, hope you make a (Cmaj7)lot of nice friends out there.

But just re mem ber there’s a lot of bad, (E)and be (G7)ware.

Oh, (G)ba by, ba by, it’s a (F)wild world.

It’s hard to get by just up on a (C)smile.

Oh, (G)ba by, ba by, it’s a (F)wild world.

I’ll al ways re mem ber you like a (C)child, girl.

(C)child, girl.

Ba by, I love you,

but if you want to (D7)leave, take good (G)care, hope you make a (C)lot of nice friends out (F)there.

But just re (Dm)mem ber there’s a lot of bad, (E)and be (G7)ware.

(C)child, girl.

Wild World by Cat Stevens — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wild World by Cat Stevens 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 C at 74 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Wild World" 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 "Wild World"?
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.