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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Wild World" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Wild World" 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. "Wild World" is in C.
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.
Does "Wild World" 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. "Wild World" is in the key of C at 72 BPM.
What chords are in "Wild World"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.