Wonderful World

by James Morrison
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Lyrics

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

They can (F)tell some thing is wrong,

like (F)I don’t be long.

Well, star ing through a win dow, stand ing out (G)side, (CN.C.)they’re just too hap py to 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 bo dy 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.

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

It’s un (F)com fort able to see, I give it a (F)way so ea si ly.

(CN.C.)But if I had some one I would do a ny thing, I’d nev er, nev er, nev er let you feel a lone.

I won’t I won’t (F)leave you on your own.

But who am I to dream?

Dreams are for fools, they let you down.

Well, (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)a ny 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 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 — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Wonderful World" by James Morrison. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 160 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Wonderful World”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Wonderful World" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Wonderful World".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Wonderful World" by James Morrison in?
The backing track is in C at 160 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Wonderful World" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Wonderful World"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Wonderful World", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Wonderful World" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Wonderful World"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Wonderful World"?
"Wonderful World" was originally performed by James Morrison. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by James Morrison are available?
Other accompaniments by James Morrison: "I Won't Let You Go", "You Give Me Something", "You Make It Real". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Wonderful World" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Wonderful World" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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