Ordinary World

by Duran Duran
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Lyrics

(C#m7)Came in from a rai ny Thurs day (Emaj7)on the av e nue,

(C#m7)thought I heard you talk ing soft ly.

(C#m7)I turned on the lights, the T.

V.

(Emaj7)and the rad i o,

(C#m7)still I can’t es cape the ghost of (Emaj7)you.

(C#m7)What has happ ened to it all?

(G#m)“Cra zy”, some would say.

(Eb)Where is the life that I re cog (Emaj7)nize?

(Gone a way.) But I won’t cry for yes ter day, there’s an or di nar y (D)world, some how (C#m7)I have to find.

And as I try to make my way, to the or di nar ry (D)world, I will (C#m7)learn to sur vive.

(C#m7)Pas sion or co in ci dence once (Emaj7)prompt ed you to say,

(C#m7)“Pride will tear us both a part.”

now (C#m7)pride’s gone out win dow cross the (Emaj7)roof top run a way,

(C#m7)left me in the vac uum of my (Emaj7)heart.

is ’ning me?

my friend when need you (Emaj7)most?

But I won’t cry for yes ter day, there’s an or di nar y (D)world, some how (C#m7)I have to find.

And as I try to make my way, to the or di nar ry (D)world, I will (C#m7)learn to sur vive.

But I don’t cry for yes ter day, there’s an or di nar y (D)world, some how (C#m7)I have to find.

And as I try to make my way, to the or di nar y (D)world, I will (C#m7)learn to sur vive.

Ev ’ry world

is my world (I will (C#m7)learn to sur vive.)

An y world

is my world (I will (C#m7)learn to sur vive.)

An y world

Ordinary World — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Ordinary World" by Duran Duran as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C# — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 72 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C#) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Ordinary World

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Ordinary World" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C#, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Ordinary World" by Duran Duran in?
The backing track is in C# at 72 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Ordinary World" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Ordinary World"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Ordinary World", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Ordinary World" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Ordinary World"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Ordinary World"?
"Ordinary World" was originally performed by Duran Duran. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Duran Duran are available?
Other accompaniments by Duran Duran: "A View To A Kill". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C#, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Ordinary World" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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