What A Wonderful World

by Katie Melua
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I see (D)trees

that are (F#m)green,

red (D)ro ses too,

I (D)watch them bloom

for (Bm)me and you, and I (Bb)think

to my self,

what a (A7)won der ful (Bm7)world.

I see (D)skies

of (F#m)blue,

clouds of (D)white,

bright bless ed (D)days

and (F#7)dark

sa cred (Bm)nights,

and I (Bb)think

to my self,

what a (A7)won der ful (D)world.

The col ours (Asus4)of the rain bow,

so pret ty in the (Bm7)sky,

are al so (A7)on the fac es

of the peo ple pass ing by.

I see (Bm)friends

shak ing (F#m7)hands,

say ing,

“How do you do?”

But they’re real (F#m)ly say ing,

(Em7)“I

love

you.”

(D)skies

of (F#m)blue,

clouds of (D)white,

bright bless ed (D)days

and (F#7)dark

sa cred (Bm)nights,

and I (Bb)think

to my self,

what a (A7)won der ful (D)world.

The col ours (Asus4)of the rain bow,

so pret ty in the (Bm7)sky,

are al so (A7)on the fac es

of the peo ple pass ing by.

I see (Bm)friends

shak ing (F#m7)hands,

say ing,

“How do you do?”

But they’re real (F#m)ly say ing,

(Em7)“I

love

you.”

But they’re real (F#m)ly say ing,

“I love (A7sus4)you.”

I see (D)trees

of (F#m)green,

red ros (D)es too

I (D)watch them bloom

for me and you, and I think

to my self,

What a won der ful (F#)world.

I

think to my self,

Ooh,

what a won der ful (G)world.

What A Wonderful World — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "What A Wonderful World" by Katie Melua: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key D, 76 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “What A Wonderful World

What key is the piano accompaniment for "What A Wonderful World" by Katie Melua in?
The backing track is in D at 76 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 "What A Wonderful 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 "What A Wonderful World"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "What A Wonderful World", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "What A Wonderful 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 "What A Wonderful 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 "What A Wonderful World"?
"What A Wonderful World" was originally performed by Katie Melua. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Katie Melua are available?
Other accompaniments by Katie Melua: "Blue Shoes", "Call Off The Search", "Crawling Up A Hill". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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