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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "The World We Knew" by Frank Sinatra in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "The World We Knew"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "The World We Knew" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 90 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.