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Sweet Old World

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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the #
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
From:   Rick L [rickl1@IX.netcom.com]
Sent:   Tuesday, December 16, 1997 8:51 PM
Artist: Emmylou Harris
Title:  Sweet Old World  (written by Lucinda Williams)
Source: From Emmylou Harris "Wrecking Ball"
        Asylum Records 1995
        Lucy Jones Music/Nomad Noman Music
        Warner Tamerlane Pub
Daniel Lanois    guitar,mandolin
Malcolm Burn     slide guitar,piano
Larry Mullen Jr  drums
Lucinda Williams acoustic guitar
Steve Earle      acoustic guitar
Richard Bennett  tremolo guitar
Neil Young       harmonica/harmony vocal
F#                                   G#m    C#           F#
See what you lost when you left this world, this sweet old world
F#                                   G#m                   C#
See what you lost when you left this world, this sweet old world
F#                       G#m       C#             F#
The breath from your own lips, the touch of fingertips
F#          G#m    C#
A sweet and tender kiss
F#                      G#m    C#                F#
The sound of a midnight train, wearing someone's ring
F#       G#m          C#
Someone calling your name
B                Bbm
Somebody so warm cradled in your arm
G#m                             C#
Didn't you think you were worth anything
F#                                   G#m    C#           F#
See what you lost when you left this world, this sweet old world
F#                                   G#m                   C#
See what you lost when you left this world, this sweet old world
SOLO
F#                G#m   C#            F#
Millions of us in love, promises made good
         G#m       C#
Your own flesh and blood
F#               G#m    C#               F#
Looking for some truth, dancing with no shoes
F#            G#m         C#
The beat, the rhythm, the blues
B                                 Bbm
The pounding of your heart's drum together with another one
G#m                     C#
Didn't you think anyone loved you
F#                                   G#m    C#           F#
See what you lost when you left this world, this sweet old world
F#                                   G#m                   C#
See what you lost when you left this world, this sweet old world

Sweet Old World chords and lyrics

Free chords for Sweet Old World by Emmylou Harris. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the #
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
From:   Rick L [rickl1@IX.netcom.com]
Sent:   Tuesday, December 16, 1997 8:51 PM
Artist: Emmylou Harris
Title:  Sweet Old World  (written by Lucinda Williams)
Source: From Emmylou Harris "Wrecking Ball"
        Asylum Records 1995
        Lucy Jones Music/Nomad Noman Music
        Warner Tamerlane Pub
Daniel Lanois    guitar,mandolin
Malcolm Burn     slide guitar,piano
Larry Mullen Jr  drums
Lucinda Williams acoustic guitar
Steve Earle      acoustic guitar
Richard Bennett  tremolo guitar
Neil Young       harmonica/harmony vocal
SOLO

Sweet Old World Chords by Emmylou Harris

Learn how to play Sweet Old World by Emmylou Harris with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sweet Old World chords”, “Sweet Old World guitar chords”, or “Emmylou Harris Sweet Old 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 Sweet Old World chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sweet Old World lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F#, G#m, C#, A, B, Bbm.

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Is "Sweet Old World" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Sweet Old World" in?

The chords for "Sweet Old World" show the original chord names (including F#, G#m, C#, A, B, Bbm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.