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What A Wonderful World

Nick Cave verified
Key: C
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
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Song Fundamentals
Key C (C Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 14 Unique Chords
Genre Melancholia
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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What A Wonderful World by Nick Cave is played in the key of C. Arranged in the natural sounding key of C in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'What A Wonderful World' by Nick Cave utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The pivotal chord transition occurs between E and F: anchor your index finger as a pivot guide and keep your fingertips close to the frets to prevent hesitation on the downbeat. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 110 BPM.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – III – IV – iii – ii – I
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
C E F Em

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
Dm7 E7 Am Ab Dm7/G G7 Fmaj7 G A7 F7

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key C Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family C

Diatonic Matrix

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

I C Tonic
ii Dm Supertonic
iii Em Mediant
IV F Subdominant
V G Dominant
vi Am Submediant
vii° Bdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 14 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (F, Ab, Fmaj7)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Fmaj7)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – III – IV – iii – ii – I • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

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quiz How to play the easy chords for What A Wonderful World (Nick Cave)?

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 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 Nick Cave is C. 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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