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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · D · G · C · F
Wild World Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · D · G · C · F
Wild World Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · D · G · C · F
Wild World Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · D · G · C · F
Wild World Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · D · G · C · F
Wild World Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · D · G · C · F
Wild World Chords – Harmonica
Cat Stevens’ classic song about parting ways with a lover and cautioning them about the world. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, D, and Em shapes to sound in the key of A, or play the A, D, and E chords without a capo.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – D
A – E
A – D
A – E
Chorus
D
E
A
D – E
A – D
A – E
A – D – E
Verse 2
A – D
A – E
A – D
A – E
Chorus
D
E
A
D – E
A – D
A – E
A – D – E
Bridge
A
D
E
A
Chorus
D – E
A – D
A – E
A – D – E
Outro
A – D
A – E
A – D
A – E
A – D
E
F#m
D – E
A – D
A – E
A – D – E
A
D – A
Practice tip: The chord progression A, D, and E is used throughout. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the F#m in the outro.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Wild World"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, D, G, C and F.
Is "Wild World" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Wild World" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Wild World"?
It was written by Cat Stevens, and released in 1970.