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Intro 1
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Verse 1
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We get to be, a

ripple in the water
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We get to be a rock that's thrown
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We get to be a boy on the bridge
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Standing over the reservoir
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See the water lap along the shore line
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The buried forest of a man made lake
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D

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Cemeteries are laying underneath it
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D

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Your heart like a dam when it
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D

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breaks
Verse 2
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We are floating, we are swimming
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D

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G

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And in this moment we are forgetting
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D

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C
C

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What it costs, what it takes
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G

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For one perfect world
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D

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When we look the other way
Interlude 1
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Verse 3
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I'm okay, if I don't look a little closer
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I'm OK if I don't see beyond the shore
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I'm OK if I don't have to do the killing
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Or know what the killing is for
Verse 4
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We are talking, we are driving
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And in this moment we are denying
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D

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C
C

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What it costs, what it takes
G
G

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For one perfect world
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D
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When we look the other way
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A
A

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D

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It's one perfect world

When we look the other way
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A

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D

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It's one perfect world

When we look the other way
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A

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It's one perfect world
Interlude 2
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D

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Verse 5
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If you can't see beyond the myth
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G
G

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of isolation
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D

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And the miracle of daybreak doesn't
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move you anymore
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D

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Connect the points and see
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the constellations
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D

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As the night comes down
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on the reservoir
Verse 6
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We are swimming, we are floating
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And in this moment we
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D

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are beholden to
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What it costs, to what it takes
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G

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For one perfect world
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D

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Can we learn to live another way?
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It's one perfect world
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Can we learn to live another way?
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It's one perfect world

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A

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It's one perfect world
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Verse 7
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We get to be a
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ripple in the water
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Em

  • C

  • G

  • A

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Perfect World by Indigo Girls is D major.

The primary chords used in Perfect World are D, Em, C, G, A.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, Em, C, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Perfect World is approximately 111 beats per minute.

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

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

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Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Perfect World to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Perfect World by Indigo Girls on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.