Other arrangements of The World I Know
Pick a learning view.
Has our (G)con science shown?
Has the (G)sweet breeze blown?
Has the (G)kind ness gone?
Hope still (G)lin gers on.
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.
Are we (G)lis ten ing
to of (G)of fer ing?
Have we (G)eyes to see
that is (G)gath er ing?
I All the words that I’ve been read ing have now start ed the act of bleed y ing I (G)in to one.
in to one.
So I walk up on high,
and I step to the edge
to see my world be (D)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.
Yeah, I walk up on high,
and I step to the edge
to see my world be (D)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 — Simple Sheet Music
"The World I Know" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 70 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The World I Know”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The World I Know"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "The World I Know" by Collective Soul played in?
- The World I Know is arranged in the key of D 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 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The World I Know" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 other songs by Collective Soul can I play here?
- Try "THE WORLD I KNOW", "SHINE", "Tremble For My Beloved". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The World I Know". Key of D, 70 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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