Neil Young - World on a String: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "World on a String" 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.

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• Chords and Lyrics - Jump straight to the song's lyrics and chord overlay.
• Chord Diagrams and Key Transposition - Access chord diagrams and learn how to transpose the key of the song to suit your voice.

Learn World on a String Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Neil Young

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 "World on a String" smoothly on your guitar.

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

D You know I lose, you know I win G You know I call for the shape I'm in D It's just a game you see me play F C Only real in the way G F That I feel from day to day Although the answer is not unknown I'm searchin', searchin', and how I've grown It's not all right to say goodbye And the world on a string Doesn't mean a thing (It's only real) No, the world on a string Doesn't mean a thing It's only real in the way That I feel from day to day No, the world on a string Doesn't mean a thing (It's only real) You can simplify chords by removing barre

Transpose -+Reset Font Size -+Reset Simplify chords by removing barre Guitar Chord Diagrams C D F 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.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "World on a String" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "World on a String" by Neil Young.