What A Wonderful World

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Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[C]I see trees of [Em]green, red roses too
[Dm]I see [C]them bloom [E]for me [Am]and for you
[G#]And I think to myself
[F]What [G]a [C]wonderful [A#]world
[C]I see skies of [Em]blue and clouds of white
[E]The bright blessed [Am]days, dark sacred nights
[G#]And I think to myself
[F]What [G]a [C]wonderful [A#]world
[Dm]The colors of the rainbow, [G]so pretty in the sky
[Dm]Are also on the [G]faces of people going by
[Am]I see friends shaking hands, [G]saying, "How do you do?"
[Am]They're really sayin', [Gm]"I love you"
[C]I hear babies cry, [Em]I watch them grow
[Dm]They'll learn much more [C]than I'll never know
[G#]And I think to myself
[F]What [G]a [C]wonderful [A#]world
[Dm]Yes, I think to myself
[F]What [G]a [C]wonderful [A#]world
Oh, yes

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Intermediate

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 16 Unique Chords

Genre Adult Standards

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong is played in the key of G with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Em (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Bm (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F#m, F#, Bm) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Am to G# requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

V – vi – F#m – I – F# – iii – A# – A – ii – IV – B – Dm – F – E – G# – Gm

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

D Em F#m G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

F# Bm A# A Am C B Dm F E G# Gm

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of G without a capo.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of G. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I G Tonic

ii Am Supertonic

iii Bm Mediant

IV C Subdominant

V D Dominant

vi Em Submediant

vii° F#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: V – vi – F#m – I – F# – iii – A# – A – ii – IV – B – Dm – F – E – G# – Gm • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)?

To play the Easy Chords for What A Wonderful World, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for What A Wonderful World?

The original recording key for What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong is G. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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piano Chord Family G

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ What A Wonderful World

quiz How to play the easy chords for What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for What A Wonderful World?

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?