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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Ordinary World" by Duran Duran: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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”
- Can I sing "Ordinary World" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Ordinary World" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C#, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Ordinary World" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ordinary World" by Duran Duran. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Ordinary World" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C#, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Ordinary World" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.