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One World

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A5:   002250
[Intro]
|  Em7|    A|  Em7|    A|
|  Em7|    A|  Em7|   A5|   A5|
[Verse 1]
 EmCan't get no Dsleeves for my rEmecords
                       D|    Em     Em     A   D|
Can't get no laces for my shoes
 EmCan't get no Dfancy notes
On Amy blue guitar
             C              D   Em7|    A|  Em7|    A|
 Can't get no antidote for           blues
|  Em7|    A|  Em7|   A5|   A5|
[Verse 2]
 EmCan't find the Dreasons for your Emactions
                                    D|    Em    Em    A   D|
Or I don't much like the reasoning you use
SomeEmhow your motives Dare impure
Or Asomehow I can't find the cure
             C              D   Em7|    A|  Em7|    A|  Em7|
 Can't get no antidote for           blues
|    A|  Em7|   A5|   A5|
[Bridge]
They Emsay it's mostly Dvanity
That Awrites the plays we Amact
                        C         D|      Em    Am    Baug   B|
They tell me that's what everybody knows
There's Emno such thing as Dsanity
And Athat's the sanest Amfact
 CThat's the Bmway Cthe   Dstory goes
[Solo]
|  Em7|    A|  Em7|    A|
|  Em7|    A|  Em7|   A5|   A5|
[Verse 3]
  EmCan't get no Dremedy on my EmTV
                                D|   Em    Em    A   D|
There's nothing but the same old news
EmThey can't find a Dway to be
AOne world in harmony
             C              D   Em7|    A|  Em7|    A|
 Can't get no antidote for           blues
|  Em7|    A|  Em7|   A5|   A5|
[Outro]
|  Em7|    A|  Em7|    A|
|  Em7|    A|  Em7|   A5|   A5| 
(repeat to fade)

All chords in this song (10)

The story behind the song

Dire Straits, formed in London in 1977, crafted a sound influenced by country, folk, blues rock, and jazz. This British rock band, known for a string of hit singles, created music that often carried a roots rock feel. Playing "One World" connects you to their distinctive blend of influences and their impactful musical journey.

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One World

by Dire Straits

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Em7

Baug

A5: 002250

[Intro]

Em7 A Em7 A

| | | | |

Em7 A Em7 A5 A5

| | | | | |

[Verse 1]

Em D Em

Can't get no sleeves for my records

D Em Em A D

| |

Can't get no laces for my shoes

Em D

Can't get no fancy notes

On my blue guitar

C D Em7 A Em7 A

| | | |

Can't get no antidote for blues

Em7 A Em7 A5 A5

| | | | | |

[Verse 2]

Em D Em

Can't find the reasons for your actions

D Em Em A D

| |

Or I don't much like the reasoning you use

Em D

Somehow your motives are impure

Or somehow I can't find the cure

C D Em7 A Em7 A Em7

| | | | |

Can't get no antidote for blues

A Em7 A5 A5

| | | | |

[Bridge]

Em D

They say it's mostly vanity

A Am

That writes the plays we act

C D Em Am Baug B

| |

They tell me that's what everybody knows

Em D

There's no such thing as sanity

A Am

And that's the sanest fact

C Bm C D

That's the way the story goes

[Solo]

Em7 A Em7 A

| | | | |

Em7 A Em7 A5 A5

| | | | | |

[Verse 3]

Em D Em

Can't get no remedy on my TV

D Em Em A D

| |

There's nothing but the same old news

Em D

They can't find a way to be

One world in harmony

C D Em7 A Em7 A

| | | |

Can't get no antidote for blues

Em7 A Em7 A5 A5

| | | | | |

[Outro]

Em7 A Em7 A

| | | | |

Em7 A Em7 A5 A5

| | | | | |

(repeat to fade)

About One World Chords by Dire Straits

Learn how to play One World by Dire Straits with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “One World chords”, “One World guitar chords”, or “Dire Straits One 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 One World chords and for experienced players who want accurate One World lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em7, A, A5, Em, D, C.

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What key is "One World" in?

The chords for "One World" show the original chord names (including Em7, A, A5, Em, D, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.