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Intro 1
Am
Am

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Bm
Bm
2

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D
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Am
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Verse 1
C
C

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That frightening little sound
Am
Am

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It's just the world awake
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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D
D

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It's just a way of saying
Am
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we're in business

It's just a lightning strike,

It's just a family row
Bm
Bm
2

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D

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Am
Am

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It's just the give and take of forgiveness
Bm
Bm
2

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Am
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D
D

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Bm
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2

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G
G

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Am
Am

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C
C

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Am
Am

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F#m
F#m
2

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D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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Chance being a fine thing
Esus4
Esus4

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D
D

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brought us together
Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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D
D

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But we're not magnets
Bm
Bm
2

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Esus4
Esus4

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D
D

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Am
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well not forever

It's just the way I am,

It's just the way we are
Bm
Bm
2

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D

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Am
Am

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It's just a nervous flickering of
C
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Em
Em

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C

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G
G

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Am
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C
C

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Am
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old flames

Now everybody wears the look
Dsus4
Dsus4

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Am
Am

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Of the child who wished
G
G

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F#dim
F#dim
4

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to marry you
Am
Am

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Who, knocking proudly on your door,
G
G

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F#dim
F#dim
4

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Was greeted by your pretty wife
Am
Am

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If this is life make no mistake
D
D

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Am
Am

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G
G

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F#dim
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4

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It keeps the weary world awake
Am
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Bm
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2

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G
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Am
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Bm
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2

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G
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Am
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A
A

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D
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Bm
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2

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Chance being a fine thing brought
Esus4
Esus4

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Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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us together
D
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But we're not magnets well
Esus4
Esus4

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Am
Am

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not forever

It's just the way I am,

It's just the way we are
Bm
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2

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G
G

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It's just a nervous
D
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Am
Am

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flickering of old flames
C
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Am
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So don't you cry they're,

They're only words
Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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They're only the saddest thing you've
Am
Am

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Em
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C
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Em
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C
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G
G

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Am
Am

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ever heard

Now everybody wears the look

Of the child who wished to
G
G

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F#dim
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4

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marry you
Am
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Who, knocking proudly on your door,
G
G

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F#dim
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Was greeted by your pretty wife
Am
Am

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Em
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Am
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G
G

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F#dim
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4

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Am
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G
G

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F#dim
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If this is life
Am
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Em
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Am
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G
G

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F#dim
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4

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Am
Am

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Em
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Am
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make no mistake
G
G

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F#dim
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4

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It keeps the weary world awake
Outro 1
Am
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G
G

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F#dim
F#dim
4

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Am
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G
G

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F#dim
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4

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Am
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G
G

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F#dim
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4

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Am
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G
G

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F#dim
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4

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Am
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G
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F#dim
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4

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • Bm

    2

  • D

  • C

  • Em

  • G

  • F#m

    2

  • Esus4

  • Dsus4

  • F#dim

    4

  • A

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The World Awake by Prefab Sprout is G major.

The primary chords used in The World Awake are Am, Bm, D, C, Em, G.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of The World Awake is approximately 133 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The World Awake 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 The World Awake. 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 Prefab Sprout.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add The World Awake 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 The World Awake by Prefab Sprout on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.