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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Ordinary World" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 80 BPM.
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About “Ordinary World”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Ordinary World" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Ordinary World" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "Ordinary World" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Ordinary World" is in the key of E at 80 BPM.
- What chords are in "Ordinary World"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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