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World's Smallest Violin


"World's Smallest Violin" by AJR is typically performed in the key of E major. Released in 2017 as part of their album "The Click," the song was written and performed by the members of AJR - Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met. It features a unique blend of pop, electronic, and indie rock elements, characterized by catchy melodies, electronic beats, and clever lyrics. "World's Smallest Violin" explores themes of empathy and understanding, with the title serving as a metaphor for expressing sympathy towards someone's perceived trivial problems. The song's upbeat tempo and infectious hooks make it a standout track on the album, showcasing AJR's signature style and innovative approach to songwriting.

World's Smallest Violin - AJR

sol sol sol sol sol fa mi
My grandpa fought in World War II
sol sol sol sol sol fa mi
He was such a noble dude
la la la la la sol fa
I can't even finish school
la la la la la sol fa
Missed my mom , and left too soon

sol sol sol sol sol fa mi fa
His dad was a fireman
sol sol sol sol sol fa mi fa
Who fought fires so violent
la la la la la sol fa sol
I think I bored my therapist
la la la la la sol fa
While playing him my violin

la la la la la la DO
Oh , my God , that's so insane
sol sol sol sol sol sol DO
Oh , my God . that's such a shame
fa mi fa fa fa fa sol fa mi fa sol
Next to them , my shit don't feel so grand
do re re re re re re mi re do re mi
But I can't help myself from feeling bad
do fa# fa# fa# fa# fa# fa# sol la si la sol
I kinda feel like two things can be sad

sol sol sol sol sol fa mi
The world's smallest violin
sol sol sol sol sol fa mi
Really needs an audience
sol la DO DO la DO la DO RE MI
So if I do not find somebody soon

MI RE DO la DO RE DO DO
I'll blow up into smithereens
RE MI SOL SOL MI LA SOL SOL
And spew my tiny symphony
MI MI DO DO MI MI DO DO DO DO
Just let me play my violin for you

la la la la la sol# DO
sol sol sol sol sol fa# DO
fa fa fa fa fa sol fa mi
re re re re re re mi re do
do re mi fa sol la
la sol fa mi re do do do

sol sol sol sol sol fa mi
Somewhere in the universe
sol sol sol sol sol fa mi
Somewhere someone's got it worse
la la la la la sol fa
Wish that made it easier
la la la la la sol fa
Wish I didn't feel the hurt

sol sol sol sol sol fa mi
The world's smallest violin
sol sol sol sol sol fa mi
Really needs an audience
sol la DO DO la DO la DO RE MI
So if I do not find somebody soon

la sol fa re fa sol fa fa
I'll blow up into smithereens
sol la DO DO la RE DO DO
And spew my tiny symphony
la sol fa re fa sol fa fa
All up and down a city street
sol la DO DO la RE DO DO
While tryna put my mind at ease
la sol fa re fa sol fa fa
Like finishing this melody
sol la DO DO la RE DO DO
This feels like a necessity
la sol fa re fa sol fa fa
So this could be the death of me
sol la DO DO la RE DO DO
Or maybe just a better me
la sol fa re fa sol fa fa
Now , come in with the timpanis
sol la DO DO la RE DO DO
And take a shot of Hennessy
la sol fa re fa sol fa fa
I know I'm not there mentally
sol la DO DO la RE DO DO
But you could be the remedy
MI MI DO DO MI MI DO DO DO DO
So let me play my violin for you