Lyrics
You Now that I’ve a (D7)lost ev ’ry thing to (G)you, you say you (Cmaj7)wan na start some thing (F)new, be and it’s (Dm)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 (F)wear; but then, a (Dm)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 (F)by just up on a (C)smile.
Oh, (G)ba by, ba by, it’s a (F)wild world.
I’ll al ways re (F)mem ber you like a (C)child, girl.
You know I’ve seen a (D7)lot what the world can (G)do; you and it’s (Cmaj7)break ing my heart in (F)two, be cause I (Dm)nev er want see 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 (F)there, but just re (Dm)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 (F)by just up on a (C)smile.
Oh, (G)ba by, ba by, it’s a (F)wild world.
I’ll al ways re (F)mem ber you like a (C)child, girl.
La la la la (D7)la la la la la la la la la la (Cmaj7)la la la la la la
la la (Dm)la la la la la la (E)la.
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
Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 A with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Wild World" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Wild World" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?
- Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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