(Bm)O ver and o ver, I keep go ing o ver the (Em7)world
we (Em6)knew
(Bm9)once
when (B)you
walked be (Em11)side
(Em6)me.
(F#)That in con ceiv a ble, that un be liev a ble (Bm9)world
we (Bm)knew
(G#m11)when
we (C#7)two were in (F#)love.
And ev ’ry (Bmaj7)bright ne on sign
turned in (F#)to stars
and the (Bmaj7)sun and the moon
seemed to (F#)be ours.
Each (D#m)road that we took
turned in to (D#m)gold,
but the (D#m)dream was too much
for you to (C#)hold.
Now (Bm)o ver and o ver, I keep go ing o ver the (Em9)world
we (Em6)knew,
(B)days
when (G#)you
used to (F#)love
(Bm)me.
And ev ’ry (Bm)me.
O ver and o ver, I keep go ing o ver the (C#)world
(F#7)we
(Bm)knew.
The World We Knew by Frank Sinatra
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "The World We Knew" in?
- "The World We Knew" by Frank Sinatra is in the key of D with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "The World We Knew" 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 We Knew" 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 We Knew"?
- This arrangement of "The World We Knew" uses 20 chords: A#7, B, Bm, Bm9, Bmaj7, C#7, C#m7, D#m, +12 more.
- How long does it take to learn "The World We Knew" 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 Frank Sinatra can I play here?
- Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.