The World I Know

by Collective Soul
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Lyrics

(D)Has our (G)con science shown?

(D)Has the (G)sweet breeze blown?

(D)Has all (G)kind ness gone?

(D)Hope still (G)lin gers on.

I All the words that I’ve been read ing sit have now start ed the of bleed y ing I (G)in to one.

(D)Are we (G)lis ten ing

(D)to of (G)of fer ing?

(D)Have we (G)eyes to see

(D)that is (G)gath er ing?

I drink my self of new found pit y, sit ting a lone in New York Cit y and I (G)don’t know why.

(G)In to one.

So I walk up on high,

and I step to the edge

to see my world be low.

And I laugh at my self,

as the tears roll down,

’cause it’s the world I know.

Oh, it’s the world I know.

Oh, it’s the world I know.

Yeah, I walk up on high,

and I step to the edge

to see my world be low.

And I laugh at my self,

as the tears roll down,

’cause it’s the world I know.

Oh, it’s the world I know.

The World I Know by Collective Soul

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 77 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “The World I Know”

What key is "The World I Know" in?
"The World I Know" by Collective Soul is in the key of B with a tempo of 77 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "The World I Know" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "The World I Know" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "The World I Know"?
This arrangement of "The World I Know" uses 7 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bm, C9, D, G.
How long does it take to learn "The World I Know" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Collective Soul can I play here?
Try "SHINE", "The World I Know", "Tremble For My Beloved". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.