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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"What This World Needs" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 138 BPM.
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About “What This World Needs”
- Where are the chord symbols for "What This World Needs" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "What This World Needs" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "What This World Needs" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "What This World Needs" is in the key of A at 138 BPM.
- What chords are in "What This World Needs"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.


