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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Wild World" by Cat Stevens in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 72 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 “Wild World”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Wild World"?
- 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 C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Wild World" 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 C, 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 72 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.