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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Wonderful World" by James Morrison in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 160 BPM.

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

About “Wonderful World

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Wonderful World"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Wonderful World" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 160 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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