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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Ordinary World" by Duran Duran: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Ordinary World" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ordinary World" by Duran Duran. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Ordinary World" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Ordinary World" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.