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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"The World We Knew" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 90 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 “The World We Knew”
- Why does "The World We Knew" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The World We Knew".
- What key is "The World We Knew" by Frank Sinatra played in?
- The World We Knew 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 We Knew"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The World We Knew" 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 We Knew"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The World We Knew"?
- "The World We Knew" was originally performed by Frank Sinatra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The World We Knew"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: A#7, B, Bm, Bm9, Bmaj7, C#7, C#m7, D#m, +12 more.
- What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?
- Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "The World We Knew"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The World We Knew".
- Can I see all the notes in "The World We Knew"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 90 BPM.