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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Ordinary World" by Duran Duran in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Ordinary World" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Ordinary World" with hands-separate practice in E at 80 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Ordinary World"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Ordinary World" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Ordinary World"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Ordinary World" is in the key of E at 80 BPM.
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