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Ordinary World chords by
Duran Duran
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Key: B major•
Intro 1
B
B
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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D
D

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A
A

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E
E

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B
B
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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D
D

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A
A

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C
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Verse 1
C#m
C#m
4

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Came in from a rainy Thursday
E
E

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F#
F#
2

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on the avenue
C#m
C#m
4

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E
E

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Thought I heard you talking softly
F#
F#
2

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C#m
C#m
4

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I turned on the lights, the TV,
E
E

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F#
F#
2

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and the radio
C#m
C#m
4

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E
E

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F#
F#
2

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Still I can't escape the ghost of you
C#m
C#m
4

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Pre-chorus 1

What has happened to it all?
G#m
G#m
4

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Crazy, some'd say
D#
D#
6

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E
E

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Where is the life that I recognize?
Chorus 1

Gone away
B
B
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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But I won't cry for yesterday
D
D

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There's an ordinary world
A
A

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E
E

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Somehow I have to find
B
B
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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And as I try to make my way
D
D

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To the ordinary world
A
A

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C
C

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I will learn to survive
C#m
C#m
4

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E
E

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F#
F#
2

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Verse 2
C#m
C#m
4

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Passion or coincidence
E
E

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F#
F#
2

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Once prompted you to say
C#m
C#m
4

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E
E

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F#
F#
2

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"Pride will tear us both apart"
C#m
C#m
4

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Well now pride's gone out the window
E
E

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Cross the rooftops
F#
F#
2

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Run away
C#m
C#m
4

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E
E

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F#
F#
2

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Left me in the vacuum of my heart
Pre-chorus 2
C#m
C#m
4

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What is happening to me?
G#m
G#m
4

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Crazy, some'd say
D#
D#
6

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E
E

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Where is my friend when I need you most?
Chorus 2

Gone away
B
B
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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But I won't cry for yesterday
D
D

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There's an ordinary world
A
A

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E
E

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Somehow I have to find
B
B
2

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F#m
F#m
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And as I try to make my way
D
D

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To the ordinary world
A
A

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E
E

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I will learn to survive
Interlude 1
B
B
2

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F#m
F#m
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D
D

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A
A

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E
E

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B
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2

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F#m
F#m
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D
D

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A
A

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C
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Verse 3
C#m
C#m
4

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Papers in the roadside
E
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F#
F#
2

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Tell of suffering and greed
C#m
C#m
4

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E
E

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F#
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2

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Fear today, forgot tomorrow
C#m
C#m
4

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Ooh, here besides the news
E
E

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F#
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2

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Of holy war and holy need
C#m
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E
E

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F#
F#
2

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Ours is just a little sorrowed talk
Solo 1
B
B
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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D
D

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A
A

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E
E

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B
B
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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D
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A
A

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E
E

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Chorus 3
B
B
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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And I won't cry for yesterday
D
D

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There's an ordinary world
A
A

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E
E

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Somehow I have to find
B
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2

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F#m
F#m
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And as I try to make my way
D
D

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To the ordinary world
A
A

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E
E

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I will learn to survive
B
B
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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Every one
D
D

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A
A

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E
E

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Is my world, (I will learn to survive)
B
B
2

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F#m
F#m
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Any one
D
D

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A
A

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E
E

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Is my world, (I will learn to survive)
B
B
2

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F#
F#
2

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Any one
D
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A
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E
E

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Is my world
B
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2

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F#
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Every one
D
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A
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E
E

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Is my world
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • B

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • D

  • A

  • E

  • C

  • C#m

    4

  • F#

    2

  • G#m

    4

  • D#

    6

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Ordinary World?

The original key of Ordinary World by Duran Duran is B major.

What are the main chords for Ordinary World?

The primary chords used in Ordinary World are B, F#m, D, A, E, C.

Do I need a capo to play Ordinary World?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is Ordinary World beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, F#m, D, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

Are there official chords for Ordinary World?

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Ordinary World?

The tempo of Ordinary World is approximately 70 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Ordinary World?

You can easily change the key of Ordinary World using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Ordinary World. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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