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(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.
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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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