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World Upside Down

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[Intro]
C F C  C G7 C
C F C  C G7 C
[Chorus]
C                    G
They say the world is spinning around
F                 C
I say the world is upside down
C                    G
They say the world is spinning around
F                 C                  C F C      C G7 C
I say the world is upside down, oh yeah, all right
[Verse 1]
C             G            F          C
Looking at the world today, I am implored to say
C          G           F              C
So much war and poverty while few enjoy prosperity
[Chorus]
C                    G
They say the world is spinning around
F                 C
I say the world is upside down
C                    G
They say the world is spinning around
F                 C                  C F C      C G7 C
I say the world is upside down, oh yeah, all right
[Verse 2]
C             G              F             C
Looking at the world I agree, oh what fools we mortals be
C          G          F             C
Morality is in demise, immorality is on the rise
[Chorus]
C                    G
They say the world is spinning around
F                 C
I say the world is upside down
C                    G
They say the world is spinning around
F                 C
I say the world is upside down 
[Bridge]
     C F C                 C G7 C
Oh yeah, too much injustice
                   C F C              C G7 C
How can there be peace, religious hypocrisy
               C F C                C G7 C
Political tyranity, you see it my...
                       C F C
What about the children now, hey
[Chorus]
C                    G
They say the world is spinning around
F                 C
I say the world is upside down
C                    G
They say the world is spinning around
F                 C
I say the world is upside down 
[Chorus]
C                    G
They say the world is spinning around
F                 C
I say the world is upside down
C                    G
They say the world is spinning around
F                 C
I say the world is upside down
[Outro]
     C F C                  C G7 C
Oh yeah, crime and violence
                   C F C                C G7 C
Poverty and starvation, ecological calamity
                C F C                      C G7 C
Economic instability, what's wrong with humanity
                       C F C                     C G7 C
Have they lost their sanity, for the love of vanity
                   C F C                          C G7 C
What about the love, love now, you know that we need it
                C F C                       F     C
What about the love, love, love, love, love, love, love

World Upside Down chords and lyrics

Free chords for World Upside Down by Jimmy Cliff. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
C F C  C G7 C
C F C  C G7 C
[Chorus]
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Outro]

World Upside Down Chords by Jimmy Cliff

Learn how to play World Upside Down by Jimmy Cliff with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “World Upside Down chords”, “World Upside Down guitar chords”, or “Jimmy Cliff World Upside Down 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 World Upside Down chords and for experienced players who want accurate World Upside Down lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G7, G.

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Can I transpose "World Upside Down" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "World Upside Down" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "World Upside Down"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "World Upside Down" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "World Upside Down" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "World Upside Down" by Jimmy Cliff with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Jimmy Cliff below.

What key is "World Upside Down" in?

The chords for "World Upside Down" show the original chord names (including C, F, G7, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.