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Around The World

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[Intro]
 Em7   Em   Em7   Em   Em7   Em   Em7    Emx4
 E7   E   E7   E   E7   E   E7   Ex4
Ooooooooohhhhhh
[Verse 1]
GmAll around the world, wFe could make time
GmRompin' and a-stompin' 'cause I'm Cmin my pBbrime
GmBorn in the North and Fsworn to entertain ya
Gm'Cause I'm down for the sCmtate of BbPennsylvania
GmI try not to whine, Fbut I must warn ya
Gm'Bout the motherfuckin' gCmirls from CBbalifornia
GmAlabama baby said "FHallelujah"
GmGood God, girl, BbI wish I kDmnew ya
[Chorus]
AbI know, I Gmknow for sure
FmThat life is beautiful Cmaround the world
AbI know, I kGmnow it's you
FmYou say "Hello" and then I Cmsay "I do"
Gm
[Verse 2]
GmCome back baby, 'Fcause I'd like to say
GmI've been around the world, back Cmfrom BbBombay
GmFox hole love, Fpie in your face
GmLiving in and out of a Cmbig fat sBbuitcase
GmBonafide ride, step Faside, Mike Johnson
GmYes I could, in the wCmoods of WiBbsconsin
GmWake up the cake, it's a lFake she's kissin' me
GmAs they do when they Bbdo in SDmicily
[Chorus]
AbI know, I Gmknow for sure
FmThat life is beautiful Cmaround the world
AbI know, I Gmknow it's you
FmYou say "Hello" and then I Cmsay "I do"
[Interlude]
 E7   E   E7   E   E7   E   E7   Ex4
Ooooooooohhhhhh
 E7   E   E7   E   E7   E   E7   Ex4
Gm F G Cm
[Verse 3]
GmWhere you want to go, Fwho you want to be
GmWhat you want to do, just cCmome with Bbme
GmI saw God and FI saw the fountains
GmYou and me girl, sitting Cmin the Swiss mBbountains
GmMe Oh My O, Fme and Guy O
GmFreer than a bird 'cause we're Cmrocking BbOhio
GmAround the world, FI feel dutiful
GmTake a wife 'cause Bblife is beDmautiful
[Chorus]
AbI know, I Gmknow for sure
FmDing, dang, dong, dong, deng, deng, dong, dCmong, ding, dang
AbI know, I Gmknow it's you
FmDing, dang, dong, dong, deng, deng, dong, dCmong, ding, dang
AbMother Russia, do not suffer, GmI know you're bold enough
FmI've been around the world and I have sCmeen your love
AbI know, I Gmknow it's you
FmYou say "Hello" and then I saEby "I do"
[Outro]
 Dm   G6/D    Dm7x4

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Around The World

by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

Em7 Em Em7 Em Em7 Em Em7 Em

E7 E E7 E E7 E E7 E

Ooooooooohhhhhh

[Verse 1]

Gm F

All around the world, we could make time

Gm Cm Bb

Rompin' and a-stompin' 'cause I'm in my prime

Gm F

Born in the North and sworn to entertain ya

Gm Cm Bb

'Cause I'm down for the state of Pennsylvania

Gm F

I try not to whine, but I must warn ya

Gm Cm Bb

'Bout the motherfuckin' girls from California

Gm F

Alabama baby said "Hallelujah"

Gm Bb Dm

Good God, girl, I wish I knew ya

[Chorus]

Ab Gm

I know, I know for sure

Fm Cm

That life is beautiful around the world

Ab Gm

I know, I know it's you

Fm Cm

You say "Hello" and then I say "I do"

[Verse 2]

Gm F

Come back baby, 'cause I'd like to say

Gm Cm Bb

I've been around the world, back from Bombay

Gm F

Fox hole love, pie in your face

Gm Cm Bb

Living in and out of a big fat suitcase

Gm F

Bonafide ride, step aside, Mike Johnson

Gm Cm Bb

Yes I could, in the woods of Wisconsin

Gm F

Wake up the cake, it's a lake she's kissin' me

Gm Bb Dm

As they do when they do in Sicily

[Chorus]

Ab Gm

I know, I know for sure

Fm Cm

That life is beautiful around the world

Ab Gm

I know, I know it's you

Fm Cm

You say "Hello" and then I say "I do"

[Interlude]

E7 E E7 E E7 E E7 E

Ooooooooohhhhhh

E7 E E7 E E7 E E7 E

Gm F G Cm

[Verse 3]

Gm F

Where you want to go, who you want to be

Gm Cm Bb

What you want to do, just come with me

Gm F

I saw God and I saw the fountains

Gm Cm Bb

You and me girl, sitting in the Swiss mountains

Gm F

Me Oh My O, me and Guy O

Gm Cm Bb

Freer than a bird 'cause we're rocking Ohio

Gm F

Around the world, I feel dutiful

Gm Bb Dm

Take a wife 'cause life is beautiful

[Chorus]

Ab Gm

I know, I know for sure

Fm Cm

Ding, dang, dong, dong, deng, deng, dong, dong, ding, dang

Ab Gm

I know, I know it's you

Fm Cm

Ding, dang, dong, dong, deng, deng, dong, dong, ding, dang

Ab Gm

Mother Russia, do not suffer, I know you're bold enough

Fm Cm

I've been around the world and I have seen your love

Ab Gm

I know, I know it's you

Fm Eb

You say "Hello" and then I say "I do"

[Outro]

Dm G6/D Dm7

About Around The World Chords by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Learn how to play Around The World by Red Hot Chili Peppers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Around The World chords”, “Around The World guitar chords”, or “Red Hot Chili Peppers Around The World chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Around The World chords and for experienced players who want accurate Around The World lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em7, Em, E7, E, Gm, F.

FAQ — Around The World by Red Hot Chili Peppers

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