Wonderful World

by James Morrison
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Lyrics

Some I’ve been down so low of peo ple (G)look at (CN.C.)me and they know.

They can (F)tell some a thing is wrong, I give like a (F)I so don’t be long.

Well, (CN.C.)star ing through a win dow, stand ing out (CN.C.)side, y they’re I’d just er, too er, hap py to you care to night.

Wan na be like them, but I’ll mess it up a gain.

I tripped on my way in and got kicked out side.

Ev ’ry bod y saw.

And I (F)know that it’s a won der ful world, but I can’t feel it (G)right now.

Well, I (F)thought that I was do ing well, but I just wan na (G)cry now.

Well, I (Dm)know that it’s a won der ful world,

from the sky (D#m)down to the (Em7)sea, but I can (Am)on ly see it (G)when you’re here,

here with (C)me.

Mm.

Some times I feel so full of love it (G)just at (CN.C.)comes spill ing out.

It’s un (F)com fort a ble to see, I give it a (F)way so eas i ly.

Well, (CN.C.)But if I had some one, I would do (CN.C.)an y thing.

I’d nev er, nev er, nev er let you feel a lone.

Wan na be I won’t, I won’t leave you on your own.

But who am I to dream?

and Dreams are for fools.

Ev They let you down.

Well, I (F)know that it’s a won der ful world, but I can’t feel it (G)right now.

Well, I (F)thought that I was do ing well, but I just wan na (G)cry now.

Well, I (Dm)know that it’s a won der ful world,

from the sky (D#m)down to the (Em7)sea, but I can (Am)on ly see it (G)when you’re here,

here with (C)me.

Mm.

(C)me.

Mm.

And I (C)wish that I could (Bb)make it bet (Abmaj7)ter.

I’d give (Bb)an y thing

for you to call me.

May be just a (Bb)lit tle let (Abmaj7)ter.

Oh, we could start

a gain.

Well, I (C)me.

Oh.

And I (F)know that it’s a won der ful world, I can’t feel it (G)right now.

I got (F)all the right clothes to wear, I just wan na (G)cry now, cry now.

Well, I (Dm)know that it’s a won der ful world,

from the sky (D#m)down to the (Em7)sea, but I can (Am)on ly see it (G)when you’re here,

here with me.

Mm.

And I (Am)know that it’s a (G)won der ful world

when you’re with me.

Wonderful World — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Wonderful World" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 160 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Wonderful World

Can I play "Wonderful World" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Wonderful World" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Wonderful World" by James Morrison played in?
Wonderful 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 "Wonderful World"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Wonderful World" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Wonderful World"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Wonderful World"?
"Wonderful World" was originally performed by James Morrison. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Wonderful World"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: Abmaj7, Am, Am7, Bb, C, D#m, Dm, Dm7, +7 more.
What other songs by James Morrison can I play here?
Try "NOTHING EVER HURT LIKE YOU", "YOU MAKE IT REAL", "YOU GIVE ME SOMETHING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Wonderful World"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Wonderful World" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Wonderful World"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Wonderful World" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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