Wild World by Cat Stevens
Key: C · 152 BPM · 3/4
Wild World by Cat Stevens is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: C-G-F. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in C major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | C | C-G-F |
| Capo 3 | A | A-E-D |
| Capo 5 | G | G-D-C |
Chord chart
- 0:00 Am
- 0:02 D7
- 0:03 G
- 0:05 Cmaj7
- 0:06 F
- 0:08 Dm
- 0:10 E
- 0:13 Am
- 0:15 D
- 0:16 G
- 0:18 C
- 0:19 F
- 0:21 D
- 0:23 E
- 0:26 Am
- 0:28 D
- 0:29 G
- 0:31 C
- 0:32 F
- 0:34 D
- 0:36 G
- 0:40 C
- 0:42 G
- 0:44 F
- 0:47 G
- 0:48 F
- 0:50 C
- 0:55 G
- 0:56 F
- 0:59 G
- 1:01 F
- 1:03 C
- 1:04 Dm
- 1:06 Am
- 1:09 G
- 1:11 C
- 1:12 F
- 1:14 Dm
- 1:15 Em
- 1:19 Am
- 1:22 G
- 1:23 C
- 1:25 F
- 1:27 Dm
- 1:29 G
- 1:33 C
- 1:35 G
- 1:36 F
- 1:39 G
- 1:41 F
- 1:42 C
- 1:47 G
- 1:49 F
- 1:52 G
- 1:53 F
- 1:55 C
- 1:56 Dm
- 1:58 Am
- 2:01 G
- 2:03 C
- 2:04 F
- 2:06 Dm
- 2:07 E
- 2:10 Am
- 2:14 G
- 2:15 C
- 2:17 F
- 2:18 D
- 2:20 G
- 2:25 C
- 2:27 G
- 2:28 F
- 2:31 G
- 2:33 F
- 2:34 C
- 2:39 G
- 2:40 F
- 2:44 G
- 2:45 F
- 2:46 C
- 2:48 Dm
- 2:50 C
- 2:51 G
- 2:53 F
- 2:56 G
- 2:57 F
- 2:59 C
- 3:03 G
- 3:05 F
- 3:11 C
Frequently asked questions
What key is Wild World in?
Wild World is in C major.
What chords does Wild World use?
The core of Wild World cycles through C, G, F (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Wild World?
Wild World runs at 152 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Wild World use?
Wild World follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.
What capo should I use for Wild World?
No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.