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(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 — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Ordinary World" by Duran Duran in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C#, 72 BPM.
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”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Ordinary World" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- 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.
- Can I use "Ordinary World" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Ordinary World by Duran Duran, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C#; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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