Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
F · Am · Bb · C · Dm · Gm
What a Wonderful World Chords – Guitar
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Key
F
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
F · Am · Bb · C · Dm · Gm
What a Wonderful World Chords – Ukulele
Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
F · Am · Bb · C · Dm · Gm
What a Wonderful World Chords – Piano
Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
F · Am · Bb · C · Dm · Gm
What a Wonderful World Chords – Banjo
Ftap to play
Amtap to play
Bbtap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
F · Am · Bb · C · Dm · Gm
What a Wonderful World Chords – Mandolin
Ftap to play
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Bbtap to play
Ctap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
F · Am · Bb · C · Dm · Gm
What a Wonderful World Chords – Harmonica
Louis Armstrong’s timeless classic celebrating the beauty of everyday life. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F.
Slow Jazz Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play this slowly and warmly. Let each chord ring out and breathe. The beauty of this song is in its simplicity and sincerity.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F – Am – Bb – Am – Gm – F
A7 – Dm – Db – C
F – Am7 – Bb
C – F – Bb – C
Verse 2
F – Am – Bb – Am – Gm – F
A7 – Dm – Db – C
F – Am7 – Bb
C – F – Bb – F
Bridge
C – F (×2)
Dm – Am – Dm – Am
Dm – Am – Gm – C
Verse 3
F – Am – Bb – Am – Gm – F
A7 – Dm – Db – C
F – Am7 – Bb
C – F – Bb – C
Outro
F – Am7 – Bb
C – Bb – F
Practice tip: This song has many chord changes. Take it very slowly at first and learn each verse section separately. The F-Am-Bb-Am-Gm-F sequence in the verses needs the most practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "What a Wonderful World"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: F, Am, Bb, C, Dm and Gm.
Is "What a Wonderful World" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "What a Wonderful World" in?
It is in the key of F.
Who wrote "What a Wonderful World"?
It was written by Bob Thiele, George David Weiss, and released in 1967.