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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Wild World" by Cat Stevens: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Wild World" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Wild World" by Cat Stevens. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Wild World" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Wild World" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.