The World's Greatest

by R Kelly
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Lyrics

Yeah, come on.

Uh.

Round one round one.

Oh, yeah.

It’s the world’s great est job.

It’s the world’s great est.

Come on,

yeah.

The world’s great est.

(G)I am a moun tain,

I am a tall tree.

Oh, (Em7)I am a swift wind,

sweep in’ the coun try.

(G)I am a riv er

down in the val ley.

Oh, (Em7)I am a vi sion

and I can see clear ly.

If a ny bo dy asks you who I (Am7)am

just (D9sus4)stand up tall, look ’em in the face and (D7)say…

I’m that (D)star up in the (Em)sky, I’m that (D)moun tain peak up high.

Hey, I made it, mm, I’m the world’s great est.

And I’m that (D)lit tle bit of (Em)hope, when my back’s a gainst the ropes I can feel it, mm, I’m the world’s great est.

(G)I am a moun tain,

I am a tall tree.

Oh, (Em7)I am a swift wind,

sweep in’ the coun try.

(G)I am a riv er

down in the val ley.

Oh, (Em7)I am a vi sion

and I can see clear ly.

If a ny bo dy asks you who I (Am7)am

just (D9sus4)stand up tall, look ’em in the face and (D7)say…

I’m that (D)star up in the (Em)sky, I’m that (D)moun tain peak up high.

Hey, I made it, mm, I’m the world’s great est.

And I’m that (D)lit tle bit of (Em)hope, when my back’s a gainst the ropes I can feel it, mm, I’m the world’s great est.

In the ring of life I (C#)rain love.

(I will rain) And the (D#m)world will (C#)no tice a (F#)King.

(Oh yeah.)

Where there is dark ness I (C#)shine a light.

(Shine a light.) And (D#m)views of suc (C#)cess re flect in (F#)me.

(Eb)Me.

I’m that (Eb)star up in the (Fm)sky, I’m that (Eb)moun tain peak up (Db)high.

Hey, I made it,

I’m the world’s great est.

I’m that (Eb)lit tle bit of (Fm)hope, when my back’s a gainst the rope I can feel it,

I’m the world’s great est.

I’m that (E)star up in the (F#m)sky, I’m that (E)moun tain peak up (D)high.

Hey, I made it,

I’m the world’s great est.

I’m that (E)lit tle bit of (F#m)hope, when my back’s a gainst the rope I can feel it,

I’m the world’s great est.

I’m that (E)star up in the (F#m)sky, I’m that (E)moun tain peak up (D)high.

Hey, I made it,

I’m the world’s great est.

I’m that (E)lit tle bit of (F#m)hope, when my back’s a gainst the rope I can feel it,

I’m the world’s great est.

The World's Greatest — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The World's Greatest" by R Kelly: 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 G, 94 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “The World's Greatest”

Can I sing "The World's Greatest" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The World's Greatest" 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 G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The World's Greatest" by R Kelly in?
The backing track is in G at 94 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 "The World's Greatest" 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 "The World's Greatest"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The World's Greatest", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The World's Greatest" 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 "The World's Greatest"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The World's Greatest"?
"The World's Greatest" was originally performed by R Kelly. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "The World's Greatest" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The World's Greatest" by R Kelly. 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 "The World's Greatest" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "The World's Greatest" 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.

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