This Old World Chords
This Old World by Cliff Eberhardt is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords C, G, Em, A, D and Bm. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
verse 1
The neighbourhood has fallen down
C G
Some children stole my car
C G Em
It isn't safe any place
A D
No matter where you are
G
Things don't change, they stay the same
C G
No matter what I do
C G Em
I can't live in this old world
A D G
If I can't live with you
verse 2
Been seeing lots of things I never saw
C G
I used to close my eyes
C G Em
I thought that I might breeze right through this life
A D
But now I realize
G
Love is kind in a world gone blind
C G
Now this I know is true
C G Em
I can't live in this old world
A D G
If I can't live with you
Instrumental
G C G C G Em A D G
G C G C G Em A D G
Bridge
Em Bm
Sometimes love is grateful
Em Bm
Sometimes love is free
C G Em
I know love can save the world
A D
I know love saved me
verse 3
G
I know at times I complain too much
C G
I'm angry and I'm sad
C G Em
Sometimes I give up a little too much
A D
To a world that has gone mad
G
Sometimes I wish upon a star
C G
Sometimes that wish comes true
C G Em
I can't live in this old world
A D G
If I can't live with you
C G Em
I can't live in this old world
A D G
If I can't live with you