Pop, Rock

Everybody Wants to Rule the World Chords

Tears for Fears Intermediate Key of D 4 Chords 1 min read

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Key

D Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

D · G · A · Bm

Everybody Wants to Rule the World Chords – Guitar

Tears for Fears’ biggest hit has one of the most recognizable guitar intros in 80s pop. The song’s driving rhythm and anthemic chorus make it a timeless classic.

Driving 80s Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)

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Tip: The intro uses a clean guitar arpeggio on D and G shapes. For the verse, keep strumming tight and rhythmic. The song builds energy into each chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G

Welcome to your life, there’s no turning back

D A

Even while we sleep, we will find you

D G

Acting on your best be-haviour

D A

Turn your back on Mother Nature

Chorus

Bm G D A

Everybody wants to rule the world

Bm G D A

Everybody wants to rule the world

Verse 2

D G

It’s my own design, it’s my own remorse

D A

Help me to decide, help me make the most

D G

Of freedom and of pleasure

D A

Nothing ever lasts for-ever

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

Key

D Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

D · G · A · Bm

Everybody Wants to Rule the World Chords – Ukulele

Tears for Fears’ biggest hit has one of the most recognizable guitar intros in 80s pop. The song’s driving rhythm and anthemic chorus make it a timeless classic.

Driving 80s Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: The intro uses a clean guitar arpeggio on D and G shapes. For the verse, keep strumming tight and rhythmic. The song builds energy into each chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G

Welcome to your life, there’s no turning back

D A

Even while we sleep, we will find you

D G

Acting on your best be-haviour

D A

Turn your back on Mother Nature

Chorus

Bm G D A

Everybody wants to rule the world

Bm G D A

Everybody wants to rule the world

Verse 2

D G

It’s my own design, it’s my own remorse

D A

Help me to decide, help me make the most

D G

Of freedom and of pleasure

D A

Nothing ever lasts for-ever

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

Key

D Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

D · G · A · Bm

Everybody Wants to Rule the World Chords – Piano

Tears for Fears’ biggest hit has one of the most recognizable guitar intros in 80s pop. The song’s driving rhythm and anthemic chorus make it a timeless classic.

Driving 80s Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: The intro uses a clean guitar arpeggio on D and G shapes. For the verse, keep strumming tight and rhythmic. The song builds energy into each chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G

Welcome to your life, there’s no turning back

D A

Even while we sleep, we will find you

D G

Acting on your best be-haviour

D A

Turn your back on Mother Nature

Chorus

Bm G D A

Everybody wants to rule the world

Bm G D A

Everybody wants to rule the world

Verse 2

D G

It’s my own design, it’s my own remorse

D A

Help me to decide, help me make the most

D G

Of freedom and of pleasure

D A

Nothing ever lasts for-ever

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

Key

D Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

D · G · A · Bm

Everybody Wants to Rule the World Chords – Banjo

Tears for Fears’ biggest hit has one of the most recognizable guitar intros in 80s pop. The song’s driving rhythm and anthemic chorus make it a timeless classic.

Driving 80s Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: The intro uses a clean guitar arpeggio on D and G shapes. For the verse, keep strumming tight and rhythmic. The song builds energy into each chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G

Welcome to your life, there’s no turning back

D A

Even while we sleep, we will find you

D G

Acting on your best be-haviour

D A

Turn your back on Mother Nature

Chorus

Bm G D A

Everybody wants to rule the world

Bm G D A

Everybody wants to rule the world

Verse 2

D G

It’s my own design, it’s my own remorse

D A

Help me to decide, help me make the most

D G

Of freedom and of pleasure

D A

Nothing ever lasts for-ever

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

Key

D Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

D · G · A · Bm

Everybody Wants to Rule the World Chords – Mandolin

Tears for Fears’ biggest hit has one of the most recognizable guitar intros in 80s pop. The song’s driving rhythm and anthemic chorus make it a timeless classic.

Driving 80s Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: The intro uses a clean guitar arpeggio on D and G shapes. For the verse, keep strumming tight and rhythmic. The song builds energy into each chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G

Welcome to your life, there’s no turning back

D A

Even while we sleep, we will find you

D G

Acting on your best be-haviour

D A

Turn your back on Mother Nature

Chorus

Bm G D A

Everybody wants to rule the world

Bm G D A

Everybody wants to rule the world

Verse 2

D G

It’s my own design, it’s my own remorse

D A

Help me to decide, help me make the most

D G

Of freedom and of pleasure

D A

Nothing ever lasts for-ever

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

Key

D Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

D · G · A · Bm

Everybody Wants to Rule the World Chords – Harmonica

Tears for Fears’ biggest hit has one of the most recognizable guitar intros in 80s pop. The song’s driving rhythm and anthemic chorus make it a timeless classic.

Driving 80s Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The intro uses a clean guitar arpeggio on D and G shapes. For the verse, keep strumming tight and rhythmic. The song builds energy into each chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G

Welcome to your life, there’s no turning back

D A

Even while we sleep, we will find you

D G

Acting on your best be-haviour

D A

Turn your back on Mother Nature

Chorus

Bm G D A

Everybody wants to rule the world

Bm G D A

Everybody wants to rule the world

Verse 2

D G

It’s my own design, it’s my own remorse

D A

Help me to decide, help me make the most

D G

Of freedom and of pleasure

D A

Nothing ever lasts for-ever