Wild World

by Cat Stevens
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Lyrics

La la la la la la la la la la

la la (Cmaj7)la la la la la la la

la la (Dm)la la la la la la la (E)la la.

2. You 1. Now that I’ve a lost of ev ’ry thing to you

you say you (Cmaj7)wan na start some thing new

be and it’s break ing my heart you’re (E)leav ing.

Ba by I’m griev in’!

But if you want to (D7)leave take good (G)care, hope you have a (Cmaj7)lot of nice things to wear

but then a lot of nice a things of turn (G7)bad out there

Oh (G)ba by, ba by it’s a (F)wild world.

It’s hard to get by just up on a (C)smile.

Oh, (G)ba by, ba by it’s a (F)wild world.

I’ll al ways re mem ber you like a (E)child, girl.

2. You know I’ve seen a lot of what the world can do

you and it’s (Cmaj7)break ing my heart in two

be and I nev er want to you (E)sad, girl.

Don’t be a bad girl.

But if you want to (D7)leave take good (G)care, hope you make a (Cmaj7)lot of nice friends out there

but just re mem ber there’s a lot of bad (G7)and be ware

Oh (G)ba by, ba by it’s a (F)wild world.

It’s hard to get by just up on a (C)smile.

Oh, (G)ba by, ba by it’s a (F)wild world.

I’ll al ways re mem ber you like a (E)child, girl.

(C)child, girl.

Ba by I love you,

but if you want to (D7)leave take good (G)care, hope you make a (C)lot of nice friends out (F)there.

But just re (Dm)mem ber there’s a lot of bad (E)and be (G7)ware.

(C)child, girl.

Wild World — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Wild World" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 72 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Wild World”

Can I play "Wild World" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Wild World" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Wild World" by Cat Stevens played in?
Wild World is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Wild World"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Wild World" 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 "Wild World"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Wild World"?
"Wild World" was originally performed by Cat Stevens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Wild World"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, C, Cmaj7, D7, Dm, E, F, G, +1 more.
What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?
Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Wild World"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Wild World" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Wild World"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Wild World" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.