Imagine Dragons - On Top Of The World: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "On Top Of The World" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn On Top Of The World Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Imagine Dragons

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "On Top Of The World" smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

C
If you love somebody,
F
Better tell them while they’re here, ’cause
G                           Dm  G
They just may run away from you.

C
You’ll never know quite when; well,
F
Then again, it just depends on
G                           Dm  G
How long a time is left for you.

C
I’ve had the highest mountains;
F
I’ve had the deepest rivers;
G                                   Dm
You can have it all, but life keeps moving.

 Am                             G
   I take it in but don’t look down.

Chorus:
   G                           F
     ’Cause I’m on top of the world, eh!
                        C
     I’m on top of the world, eh!
                                  G
     Been waiting on this for a while now,
                           Dm7
     Paying my dues to the dirt.
                            F
     I’ve been waiting to smile, eh!
                                C
     Been holding it in for a while, eh!
                         G
     Take you with me if I can.
                                    Dm7
     Been dreaming of this since a child.
                        C
     I’m on top of the world.

I’ve tried to cut these corners,
Tried to take the easy way out.
I kept on falling short of something.

I could have gave up then, but
Then again I couldn’t have, ’cause
I’ve traveled all this way for something.

   I take it in but don’t look down.

Chorus:
     ’Cause I’m on top of the world, eh!
     I’m on top of the world, eh!
     Been waiting on this for a while now,
     Paying my dues to the dirt.
     I’ve been waiting to smile, eh!
     Been holding it in for a while, eh!
     Take you with me if I can.
     Been dreaming of this since a child.
     I’m on top of the world. Oh

   C                           F
     ’Cause I’m on top of the world, eh!
     I’m on top of the world, eh!
     Been waiting on this for a while now,
     Paying my dues to the dirt.
     I’ve been waiting to smile, eh!
     Been holding it in for a while, eh!
     Take you with me if I can.
     Been dreaming of this since a child.

        F
And I know it’s hard when you’re falling down,
         C
And it’s a long way up when you make your round.
     G                   Dm7
But get up now, get up, get up now.

And I know it’s hard when you’re falling down,
And it’s a long way up when you make your round.
But get up now, get up, get up now.

Chorus:
   Dm7                         F
     ’Cause I’m on top of the world, eh!
     I’m on top of the world, eh!
     Been waiting on this for a while now,
     Paying my dues to the dirt.
     I’ve been waiting to smile, eh!
     Been holding it in for a while, eh!
     Take you with me if I can.
     Been dreaming of this since a child.
     I’m on top of the world.


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

Am

Guitar chord Am

C

Guitar chord C

Dm

Guitar chord Dm

Dm7

Guitar chord Dm7

F

Guitar chord F

G

Guitar chord G

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "On Top Of The World" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "On Top Of The World" by Imagine Dragons.