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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Wild World" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 74 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”
- Why does "Wild World" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Wild World".
- 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 74 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 10 chords: Am, C, Cmaj7, D7, Dm, Dm7, E, F, +2 more.
- What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?
- Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "FATHER AND SON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Wild World"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Wild World".
- Can I see all the notes in "Wild World"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 74 BPM.
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