Wonderful World by Sam Cooke

Key: B · 129 BPM · 3/4

Wonderful World by Sam Cooke is written in B major. Its chords cycle through the I-vi-IV-V progression — 50s / sensitive pop feel: B-G#m-E-F#. At 129 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the I-vi-IV-V progression (50s / sensitive pop feel) in B major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-vi-IV-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 2AA-F#m-D-E
Capo 4GG-Em-C-D
Capo 7EE-C#m-A-B

Chord chart

  • 0:00 B
  • 0:01 G#m
  • 0:03 B
  • 0:05 G#m
  • 0:07 E
  • 0:09 F#
  • 0:11 B
  • 0:13 G#m
  • 0:15 E
  • 0:16 F#
  • 0:18 B
  • 0:20 E
  • 0:22 B
  • 0:24 E
  • 0:26 F#
  • 0:28 B
  • 0:31 G#m
  • 0:33 E
  • 0:35 F#
  • 0:37 B
  • 0:39 G#m
  • 0:41 E
  • 0:43 F#
  • 0:45 B
  • 0:46 E
  • 0:48 B
  • 0:50 E
  • 0:52 F#
  • 0:54 B
  • 0:56 F#
  • 0:58 B
  • 1:00 F#
  • 1:01 B
  • 1:03 C#
  • 1:05 B
  • 1:07 C#
  • 1:09 F#
  • 1:11 B
  • 1:13 G#m
  • 1:14 E
  • 1:16 F#
  • 1:18 B
  • 1:20 G#m
  • 1:22 E
  • 1:24 F#
  • 1:26 B
  • 1:27 E
  • 1:30 B
  • 1:31 E
  • 1:33 F#
  • 1:35 B
  • 1:39 G#m
  • 1:40 E
  • 1:42 F#
  • 1:44 B
  • 1:46 G#m
  • 1:48 F#
  • 1:49 E
  • 1:50 F#
  • 1:52 B
  • 1:53 E
  • 1:56 B
  • 1:57 E
  • 1:59 F#
  • 2:01 B

Frequently asked questions

What key is Wonderful World in?

Wonderful World is in B major.

What chords does Wonderful World use?

The core of Wonderful World cycles through B, G#m, E, F# (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Wonderful World?

Wonderful World runs at 129 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Wonderful World use?

Wonderful World follows the I-vi-IV-V progression. It's a 50s / sensitive pop feel.

What capo should I use for Wonderful World?

Capo 2 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in B major.

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