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Key: D major•
Intro 1

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Scatman's World
D
D

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A
A

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Babobeh bopbopahdop bababa
Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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Ba babedi babobeh bopbopahdop bababa
G
G

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Bee babedi babobeh bopbopahdop
D
D

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Babobeh bopbopahdop
Em
Em

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A

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Babobeh bopbopahdop bababa ba babedi
Chorus 1
D
D

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A

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I'm calling out from Scatland
Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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I'm calling out from Scatman's World
G
G

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If you wanna break free
D
D

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You better listen to me
Em
Em

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You've got to learn how to see
A
A

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In your fantasy
D
D

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A
A

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I'm calling out from Scatland
Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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I'm calling out from Scatman's World
G
G

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If you wanna break free
D
D

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You better listen to me
Em
Em

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You've got to learn how to see
A
A

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In your fantasy
Verse 1
D
D

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A

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Everybody's talkin' something very shockin'
Bm
Bm
2

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Just to keep on blockin'
F#m
F#m
2

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what they're feeling inside
G
G

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But listen to me, brother,
D
D

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you just keep on walkin'
Em
Em

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'Cause you and me and sister
A
A

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ain't got nothing to hide
D
D

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Scatman, fat man,
A
A

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black and white and brown man
Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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Tell me 'bout the color of your soul
G
G

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If part of your solution
D
D

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isn't ending the pollution
Em
Em

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A
A

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Then I don't want to hear your stories told
Interlude 1

I want to welcome you to Scatman's World
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D

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A

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Babobeh bopbopahdop bababa
Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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Ba babedi babobeh bopbopahdop bababa
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G

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Bee babedi babobeh bopbopahdop
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D

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Babobeh bopbopahdop
Em
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A
A

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Babobeh bopbopahdop bababa ba babedi
Chorus 2
D
D

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I'm calling out from Scatland
Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
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I'm calling out from Scatman's World
G
G

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If you wanna break free
D
D

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You better listen to me
Em
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You've got to learn how to see
A
A

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In your fantasy
Verse 2
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A

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Everybody's born to compete as he chooses
Bm
Bm
2

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But how can someone win
F#m
F#m
2

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if winning means that someone loses?
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G

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I sit and see and wonder
D
D

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what it's like to be in touch
Em
Em

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No wonder all my brothers
A
A

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and my sisters need a crutch
D
D

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I want to be a human being,
A
A

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not a human doing
Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
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I couldn't keep that pace up if I tried
G
G

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The source of my intention
D
D

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really isn't crime prevention
Em
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A

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My intention is prevention of the lie, yeah
Interlude 2

Welcome to the Scatman's World
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D

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Babobeh bopbopahdop bababa
Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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Ba babedi babobeh bopbopahdop bababa
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Bee babedi babobeh bopbopahdop
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Babobeh bopbopahdop
Em
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Babobeh bopbopahdop bababa ba babedi
Chorus 3
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I'm calling out from Scatland
Bm
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2

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F#m
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I'm calling out from Scatman's World
G
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If you wanna break free
D
D

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You better listen to me
Em
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You've got to learn how to see
A
A

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In your fantasy
Bridge 1
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Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
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G
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D
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Em
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A
A

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Interlude 3
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Babobeh bopbopahdop bababa
Bm
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2

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F#m
F#m
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Ba babedi babobeh bopbopahdop bababa
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Bee babedi babobeh bopbopahdop
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Babobeh bopbopahdop
Em
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Babobeh bopbopahdop bababa ba babedi
Chorus 4
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I'm calling out from Scatland
Bm
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F#m
F#m
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I'm calling out from Scatman's World
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If you wanna break free
D
D

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You better listen to me
Em
Em

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You've got to learn how to see
A
A

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In your fantasy
Bb
Bb

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Listen to me
Chorus 5
Eb
Eb
6

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Bb
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I'm calling out from Scatland
Cm
Cm
3

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Gm
Gm
3

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I'm calling out from Scatman's World
Ab
Ab
4

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If you wanna break free
Eb
Eb
6

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You better listen to me
Fm
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You've got to learn how to see
Bb
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In your fantasy
Outro 1
Eb
Eb
6

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Cm
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Gm
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Ab
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Eb
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Fm
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • Bm

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • G

  • Em

  • Bb

  • Eb

    6

  • Cm

    3

  • Gm

    3

  • Ab

    4

  • Fm

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Scatman's World by Scatman John is D major.

The primary chords used in Scatman's World are D, A, Bm, F#m, G, Em.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

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

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

The tempo of Scatman's World is approximately 146 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Scatman's 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 Scatman's World. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Scatman John.

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