Wel come to your (A)life.
There’s no turn ing (A)back.
E ven while we (A)sleep
we will find you.
(Em7)Act ing on your (F#m7)best be ha viour, (G)turn your back on (F#m7)mo ther na ture.
(Em7)Ev ’ry (F#m7)bo dy (G)wants to (A)rule the (A)world.
It’s my own des (A)ign.
It’s my own re (A)morse.
Help me to de (A)cide.
Help me make the (Em7)most of free dom (F#m7)and of plea sure.
(G)No thing e ver (F#m7)lasts for e ver.
(Em7)Ev ’ry (F#m7)bo dy (G)wants to (A)rule the (A)world.
(G)world.
There’s a room where the (D)light won’t find you hold ing hands while the (D)walls come tumb ling down.
When they do, I’ll be (D)right be hind you.
So glad we’ve (F#m7)al most made it.
So sad they (F#m7)had to fade it.
(Em7)Ev ’ry (F#m7)bo dy (G)wants to (A)rule the (G)world.
(Em7)I can’t stand this (F#m7)in de ci sion (G)mar ried with a (F#m7)lack of vi sion.
(Em7)Ev ’ry (F#m7)bo dy (G)wants to (A)rule the...
Say that you’ll (F#m7)ne ver, ne ver, ne ver, ne ver need it.
One head line, (F#m7)why be lieve it?
(Em7)Ev ’ry (F#m7)bo dy (G)wants to (A)rule the (G)world.
(Em7)All for free dom (F#m7)and for plea sure.
(G)No thing ev er (F#m7)lasts for e ver.
(Em7)Ev ’ry (F#m7)bo dy (G)wants to (A)rule the (A)world.
Everybody Wants To Rule The World — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" by Tears For Fears. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of D, 168 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 “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" by Tears For Fears in?
- The backing track is in D at 168 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 "Everybody Wants To Rule The 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 "Everybody Wants To Rule The World"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Everybody Wants To Rule The World", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Everybody Wants To Rule The 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 "Everybody Wants To Rule The 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 "Everybody Wants To Rule The World"?
- "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" was originally performed by Tears For Fears. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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