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What a wonderful world


"What a Wonderful World" is a song performed by Louis Armstrong, originally released in the key of F major. It was composed by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss in 1967 as a response to the social and political tensions of the time. Louis Armstrong's rendition of the song has become iconic, often regarded as one of his signature pieces. Interestingly, despite its enduring popularity, the song was not initially a commercial success, only reaching moderate chart positions upon its release. The melody of "What a Wonderful World" is characterized by its simple and uplifting nature, showcasing Armstrong's distinctive gravelly voice and his impeccable ability to convey joy and optimism. It features a gentle instrumental arrangement with prominent use of the trumpet, perfectly complementing the heartfelt lyrics that celebrate the beauty and wonders of the world.

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD - LOUIS ARMSTRONG

do re fa
I SEE TREES
fa fa DO
OF GREEN
RE RE
RED
RE RE
ROSES
DO
TOO
la# la#
I SEE
la# la
THEM BLOOM
sol sol
FOR ME
sol fa
AND YOU

fa fa fa
AND I THINK
fa fa fa
TO MYSELF
fa fa
WHAT A
mi fa sol
WONDERFUL
la
WORLD

do re fa
I SEE SKIES
fa fa DO
OF BLUE
RE RE
AND CLOUDS
RE DO
OF WHITE
la# la#
THE BRIGHT
la# la# la
BLESSED DAY
sol sol
THE DARK
sol sol sol fa
SACRED NIGHT

fa fa fa
AND I THINK
fa fa fa
TO MYSELF
fa fa
WHAT A
mi fa sol
WONDERFUL
fa
WORLD

fa sol sol
THE COLORS
sol sol sol do
OF THE RAINBOW
do la# la
SO PRETTY
la sol la
IN THE SKY
fa sol sol
ARE ALSO
sol sol sol do
ON THE FACES
do la# la
OF PEOPLE
la sol la
GOING BY

la DO RE
I SEE FRIENDS
RE RE DO
SHAKING HANDS
la la RE
SAYING HOW
RE RE DO
DO YOU DO
RE
THEY'RE
RE RE DO
REALLY SAYING
la# la sol
I LOVE YOU

do fa fa fa DO
I HEAR BABIES CRY
RE RE
I WATCH
RE DO
THEM GROW
la# la#
THEY'LL LEARN
la# la
MUCH MORE
sol sol
THAN I'LL
sol sol fa
EVER KNOW

fa fa fa
AND I THINK
fa fa fa
TO MYSELF
fa fa
WHAT A
mi fa sol
WONDERFUL
la
WORLD

la
YES
fa la
I THINK
fa sol sol fa
TO MYSELF
fa fa
WHAT A
mi fa sol
WONDERFUL
fa
WORLD
fa
OOH
la
YES