Ordinary World

by Duran Duran
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Lyrics

(C#m7)Came in from a rain y Thurs day (E)on the av e nue,

thought I heard you talk ing soft ly.

Well, now, pride’s turned on the lights, the T V (E)and the ra di o;

still I can’t es cape the ghost of (E)you.

(C#m7)What has hap pened to it all?

(G#m)Cra zy, some say.

(D#7)Where is the life that I rec og (E)nize?

(Gone a way.) But I won’t cry for yes ter day.

There’s an or di nar y world some how I have to find.

And as I try to make my (F#m7)way to the or di nar y world, I will learn to sur vive.

(C#m7)Pas sion or co in ci dence once (E)prompt ed you to say,

“Pride will tear us both a part.” row.

Ooh, now, here turned gone the win dow, ’cross the (E)roof tops, run a way.

Left me in the vac uum of my (E)heart.

(C#m7)What is hap p’ning to me?

all?

(G#m)Cra zy, some say.

(D#7)Where is my friend when I need you (E)most?

(Gone a way.) But I won’t cry for yes ter day.

There’s an or di nar y world some how I have to find.

And as I try to make my (F#m7)way to the or di nar y world, I will learn to sur vive.

(E)talk.

Just blow ing a way.

Just blow ing a way.

And I don’t cry for yes ter day.

There’s an or di nar y world some how I have to find.

And as I try to make my (F#m7)way to the or di nar y world, I will learn to sur vive.

Ev ’ry world

is my world.

(I will learn to sur vive.)

An y world

is my world.

(I will learn to sur vive.)

An y world

Ordinary World — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Ordinary World" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Ordinary World

Why does "Ordinary World" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Ordinary World".
What key is "Ordinary World" by Duran Duran played in?
Ordinary World is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ordinary World"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ordinary World" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Ordinary World"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ordinary World"?
"Ordinary World" was originally performed by Duran Duran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ordinary World"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, Am, Am6, Asus2, B, C#m7, C6, D, +6 more.
What other songs by Duran Duran can I play here?
Try "THE REFLEX", "COME UNDONE", "RIO". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Ordinary World"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Ordinary World".
Can I see all the notes in "Ordinary World"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 80 BPM.

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