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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The World I Know" by Collective Soul: 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 B, 77 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The World I Know”

What key is "The World I Know" by Collective Soul played in?
The World I Know is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The World I Know"?
The arrangement plays at 77 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The World I Know" 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 "The World I Know"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The World I Know"?
"The World I Know" was originally performed by Collective Soul. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The World I Know"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bm, C9, D, G.
What other songs by Collective Soul can I play here?
Try "SHINE", "The World I Know", "Tremble For My Beloved". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The World I Know" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The World I Know" by Collective Soul. 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 "The World I Know" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in B, 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 "The World I Know" 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.