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The Iris Of The World chords by
Bruce Cockburn
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Key: A minor•
Intro 1
Am
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Verse 1

F
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Crossed the border laughing

Never know what to expect
Am
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They wanted to know what

church I'm in

And what things I collect
F
F

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They're trying to plug holes
Verse 2

in the hull

While flames eat up the deck
Am
Am

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The captain and his crew

Don't seem to get the
Dm
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Am
Am

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discon_ nect
G
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Passing through
Verse 3
Am
Am

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the iris of the world
G
G

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Am
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Passing through the iris of the world
F
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I will always
Verse 4

love you

On a boulder by the shoulder
Am
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The paint will likely outlive

Both the feeling and the holder
F
F

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In the age of global warming When all
Verse 5
F
F

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things are growing colder
Am
Am

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It's beautiful the writer
G
G

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Opened up his heart and told her
Verse 6
Am
Am

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Passing through the iris of the world
G
G

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Passing through the iris
Am
Am

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of the world
Interlude 1
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Am

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F
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Verse 7
F
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I'm good at catching rainbows

Not so good at catching trout
Am
Am

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I'm good at blowing holes

in things

And ranting in self doubt
F
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I've got a way
Verse 8
G
G

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with time and space
F
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But numbers freak me out
Am
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I've mostly dodged the dogmas

Of what life is all about
G
G

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Passing through the
Verse 9
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iris of the world
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Am
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I'm passing through the iris of the world
F
F

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I'm talking in strange
Verse 10

voices

To myself the way I do
Am
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The road under the half moon sky

Rolls out in shades of blue
F
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I'm raw anticipation Of our
Verse 11
F
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rhythmic rendezvous
Am
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Loving the gift of the loving I get
Verse 12

And the loving I give to you
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G

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Passing through the iris of the world
G
G

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Am
Am

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Passing through the iris of the world
Outro 1
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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Iris Of The World?

The original key of The Iris Of The World by Bruce Cockburn is A minor.

What are the main chords for The Iris Of The World?

The primary chords used in The Iris Of The World are Am, F, Dm, G.

Do I need a capo to play The Iris Of The World?

No capo is required for this song.

Is The Iris Of The World beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Am, F, Dm, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Iris Of The World?

The tempo of The Iris Of The World is approximately 58 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for The Iris Of The World?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for The Iris Of The World?

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

Is there a tuner available for The Iris Of The World?

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 Bruce Cockburn.

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