Everybody Wants To Rule The World

by Tears for Fears
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Lyrics

(F)Wel come to your life.

There’s no turn ing back.

E ven while we sleep

we will find you (Dm)act ing on your (Em)best be hav ior.

(F)Turn your back on (Em)Moth er Na ture.

(Dm)Ev ’ry (Em)bod y (F)wants to (G)rule the world.

(F)It’s my own de sign.

It’s my own re morse.

Help me to de cide:

help me make the (Dm)most of free dom (Em)and of pleas ure.

(F)Noth ing ev er (Em)lasts for ev er.

(Dm)Ev ’ry (Em)bod y (F)wants to (G)rule the world.

There’s a room where the (C)light won’t find you hold ing hands while the (C)walls come tum bling down.

When they do, I’ll be (Cmaj7)right be hind you.

So glad we’ve (Em)al most made it; so sad they (Em)had to fade it.

(Dm)Ev ’ry (Em)bod y (F)wants to (G)rule the...

(Dm)Ev ’ry (Em)bod y (F)wants to (G)rule the...

(Dm)Ev ’ry (Em)bod y (F)wants to (G)rule the world.

Everybody Wants To Rule The World — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Everybody Wants To Rule The World

Can I play "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" by Tears for Fears played in?
Everybody Wants To Rule The World is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Everybody Wants To Rule The World"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Everybody Wants To Rule The World"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Everybody Wants To Rule The World"?
"Everybody Wants To Rule The World" was originally performed by Tears for Fears. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Tears for Fears can I play here?
Try "Head Over Heels", "Shout". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Everybody Wants To Rule The World"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Everybody Wants To Rule The World"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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