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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Wild World" by Cat Stevens in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Wild World" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Wild World" with hands-separate practice in C at 74 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Wild World"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Wild World" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Wild World"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Wild World" is in the key of C at 74 BPM.
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