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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Ordinary 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 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

Can I play "Ordinary 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 "Ordinary World" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Ordinary 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. "Ordinary World" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Ordinary 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 "Ordinary World" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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