What key is "Wild World" in?

"Wild World" by Cat Stevens is in the key of C with a tempo of 74 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Wild World" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Wild World" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Wild World"?

This arrangement of "Wild World" uses 10 chords: Am, C, Cmaj7, D7, Dm, Dm7, E, F, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "Wild World" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?

Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "FATHER AND SON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You know I’ve seen a lot of what the 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 (E)bad out (G7)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 (C)child, girl.

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 cause 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, (E)and be (G7)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 (C)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 by Cat Stevens

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 74 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Wild World”

What key is "Wild World" in?: "Wild World" by Cat Stevens is in the key of C with a tempo of 74 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Wild World" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Wild World" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Wild World"?: This arrangement of "Wild World" uses 10 chords: Am, C, Cmaj7, D7, Dm, Dm7, E, F, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Wild World" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?: Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "FATHER AND SON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.