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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The World We Knew" by Frank Sinatra: 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 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "The World We Knew" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The World We Knew" by Frank Sinatra. 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 We Knew" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 We Knew" 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.