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What a Wonderful World Chords

Louis Armstrong Intermediate Key of F 6 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

F

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

F · Am · Bb · C · Dm · Gm

What a Wonderful World Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F Am Bb Am Gm F

I see trees of green, red roses too

A7 Dm Db C

I see them bloom for me and you

F Am7Bb

And I think to myself

C F BbC

What a wonderful world

Verse 2

F Am Bb Am Gm F

I see skies of blue and clouds of white

A7 Dm Db C

The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night

F Am7Bb

And I think to myself

C F BbF

What a wonderful world

Bridge

C F

The colors of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky

C F

Are also on the faces of people going by

Dm Am Dm Am

I see friends shaking hands, saying, “How do you do?”

Dm Am Gm C

They’re really saying, “I love you”

Verse 3

F Am Bb Am Gm F

I hear babies cry, I watch them grow

A7 Dm Db C

They’ll learn much more than I’ll ever know

F Am7Bb

And I think to myself

C F BbC

What a wonderful world

Outro

F Am7Bb

Yes, I think to myself

C Bb F

What a wonderful world

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.

Ftap to play

Amtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ctap to play

Dmtap to play

Gmtap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

F · Am · Bb · C · Dm · Gm

What a Wonderful World Chords – Ukulele

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F Am Bb Am Gm F

I see trees of green, red roses too

A7 Dm Db C

I see them bloom for me and you

F Am7Bb

And I think to myself

C F BbC

What a wonderful world

Verse 2

F Am Bb Am Gm F

I see skies of blue and clouds of white

A7 Dm Db C

The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night

F Am7Bb

And I think to myself

C F BbF

What a wonderful world

Bridge

C F

The colors of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky

C F

Are also on the faces of people going by

Dm Am Dm Am

I see friends shaking hands, saying, “How do you do?”

Dm Am Gm C

They’re really saying, “I love you”

Verse 3

F Am Bb Am Gm F

I hear babies cry, I watch them grow

A7 Dm Db C

They’ll learn much more than I’ll ever know

F Am7Bb

And I think to myself

C F BbC

What a wonderful world

Outro

F Am7Bb

Yes, I think to myself

C Bb F

What a wonderful world

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.

Ftap to play

Amtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ctap to play

Dmtap to play

Gmtap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

F · Am · Bb · C · Dm · Gm

What a Wonderful World Chords – Piano

Louis Armstrong’s timeless classic celebrating the beauty of everyday life. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F.

Slow Jazz Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play this slowly and warmly. Let each chord ring out and breathe. The beauty of this song is in its simplicity and sincerity.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F Am Bb Am Gm F

I see trees of green, red roses too

A7 Dm Db C

I see them bloom for me and you

F Am7Bb

And I think to myself

C F BbC

What a wonderful world

Verse 2

F Am Bb Am Gm F

I see skies of blue and clouds of white

A7 Dm Db C

The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night

F Am7Bb

And I think to myself

C F BbF

What a wonderful world

Bridge

C F

The colors of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky

C F

Are also on the faces of people going by

Dm Am Dm Am

I see friends shaking hands, saying, “How do you do?”

Dm Am Gm C

They’re really saying, “I love you”

Verse 3

F Am Bb Am Gm F

I hear babies cry, I watch them grow

A7 Dm Db C

They’ll learn much more than I’ll ever know

F Am7Bb

And I think to myself

C F BbC

What a wonderful world

Outro

F Am7Bb

Yes, I think to myself

C Bb F

What a wonderful world

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.

Ftap to play

Amtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ctap to play

Dmtap to play

Gmtap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

F · Am · Bb · C · Dm · Gm

What a Wonderful World Chords – Banjo

Louis Armstrong’s timeless classic celebrating the beauty of everyday life. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F.

Slow Jazz Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play this slowly and warmly. Let each chord ring out and breathe. The beauty of this song is in its simplicity and sincerity.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F Am Bb Am Gm F

I see trees of green, red roses too

A7 Dm Db C

I see them bloom for me and you

F Am7Bb

And I think to myself

C F BbC

What a wonderful world

Verse 2

F Am Bb Am Gm F

I see skies of blue and clouds of white

A7 Dm Db C

The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night

F Am7Bb

And I think to myself

C F BbF

What a wonderful world

Bridge

C F

The colors of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky

C F

Are also on the faces of people going by

Dm Am Dm Am

I see friends shaking hands, saying, “How do you do?”

Dm Am Gm C

They’re really saying, “I love you”

Verse 3

F Am Bb Am Gm F

I hear babies cry, I watch them grow

A7 Dm Db C

They’ll learn much more than I’ll ever know

F Am7Bb

And I think to myself

C F BbC

What a wonderful world

Outro

F Am7Bb

Yes, I think to myself

C Bb F

What a wonderful world

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.

Ftap to play

Amtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ctap to play

Dmtap to play

Gmtap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

F · Am · Bb · C · Dm · Gm

What a Wonderful World Chords – Mandolin

Louis Armstrong’s timeless classic celebrating the beauty of everyday life. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F.

Slow Jazz Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play this slowly and warmly. Let each chord ring out and breathe. The beauty of this song is in its simplicity and sincerity.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F Am Bb Am Gm F

I see trees of green, red roses too

A7 Dm Db C

I see them bloom for me and you

F Am7Bb

And I think to myself

C F BbC

What a wonderful world

Verse 2

F Am Bb Am Gm F

I see skies of blue and clouds of white

A7 Dm Db C

The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night

F Am7Bb

And I think to myself

C F BbF

What a wonderful world

Bridge

C F

The colors of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky

C F

Are also on the faces of people going by

Dm Am Dm Am

I see friends shaking hands, saying, “How do you do?”

Dm Am Gm C

They’re really saying, “I love you”

Verse 3

F Am Bb Am Gm F

I hear babies cry, I watch them grow

A7 Dm Db C

They’ll learn much more than I’ll ever know

F Am7Bb

And I think to myself

C F BbC

What a wonderful world

Outro

F Am7Bb

Yes, I think to myself

C Bb F

What a wonderful world

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.

Ftap to play

Amtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ctap to play

Dmtap to play

Gmtap to play

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)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play this slowly and warmly. Let each chord ring out and breathe. The beauty of this song is in its simplicity and sincerity.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F Am Bb Am Gm F

I see trees of green, red roses too

A7 Dm Db C

I see them bloom for me and you

F Am7Bb

And I think to myself

C F BbC

What a wonderful world

Verse 2

F Am Bb Am Gm F

I see skies of blue and clouds of white

A7 Dm Db C

The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night

F Am7Bb

And I think to myself

C F BbF

What a wonderful world

Bridge

C F

The colors of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky

C F

Are also on the faces of people going by

Dm Am Dm Am

I see friends shaking hands, saying, “How do you do?”

Dm Am Gm C

They’re really saying, “I love you”

Verse 3

F Am Bb Am Gm F

I hear babies cry, I watch them grow

A7 Dm Db C

They’ll learn much more than I’ll ever know

F Am7Bb

And I think to myself

C F BbC

What a wonderful world

Outro

F Am7Bb

Yes, I think to myself

C Bb F

What a wonderful world

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.