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What this world needs
is not an oth er (Fmaj7)one hit won der with (G)an axe to grind, an oth er (Am)two bit pol i ti (C6)cian ped dl ing lies, an oth er (Dsus2)three ring cir cus so (F)ci e ty.
What this world needs
is not an oth er (Fmaj7)sign wav ing su per saint (G)that’s bet ter than you, an oth er (Am)ear pleas ing can dy man (C6)a fraid of the truth, an oth er (Dsus2)proph et in an Ar man i suit.
(CN.C.)What this world needs
is a (D5)Sav ior who will res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will lead,
a (D5)Fa ther who will love them (Am)in their time of need,
a (D5)Sav ior who will res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will lead,
a Fa ther who will love.
That’s what this world needs.
What this world needs
is (Am)for us to care more a bout the (Fmaj7)in side than the (G)out side.
Have we be come so blind that we can’t (C6)see God’s got ta change her (Dsus2)heart be fore He chang es her (F)shirt?
What this world needs
is for us to stop (Fmaj7)hid ing be hind our (G)rel e vance, blend ing in so well that peo ple can’t see the (C6)dif fer ence, and it’s the (Dsus2)dif fer ence that sets the world (F)free.
What this world needs That’s what this world needs.
What this world needs
is a (D5)Sav ior who will res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will lead,
a (D5)Fa ther who will love them (Am)in their time of need,
a (D5)Sav ior who will res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will lead,
a Fa ther who will love.
That’s what this world needs.
Je sus is our Sav ior, that’s what this world (Fmaj7)needs.
A Fa ther’s arms a round you, that’s what this world (Am)needs.
(G)That’s what this world (Am)needs.
What This World Needs — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"What This World Needs" 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 A, 138 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 “What This World Needs”
- Why does "What This World Needs" 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 "What This World Needs".
- What key is "What This World Needs" by Casting Crowns played in?
- What This World Needs is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "What This World Needs"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What This World Needs" 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 "What This World Needs"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "What This World Needs"?
- "What This World Needs" was originally performed by Casting Crowns. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "What This World Needs"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, C, C6, D, Dm, Dpow, Dsus2, F, +2 more.
- What other songs by Casting Crowns can I play here?
- Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "What This World Needs"?
- 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 "What This World Needs".
- Can I see all the notes in "What This World Needs"?
- 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 A at 138 BPM.