Coldplay - WOTW / POTP Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
[Opening]
[G]In a world gone wrong, [C]I shall be [G]strong
[C]Wonder of the [G]world, power of the [D]people
[verse 2]
[G]In a world afraid, [C]love, faith is [G]strong
[C]Wonder of the [G]world, power of the [D]people
[verse 3]
[C]In our world tonight, [G]let’s get it [D]right
[C]Wonder of the [G]world, power of the [D]people
[C]In our world tonight, [Em]I might be [D]right
[C]Wonder of the [G]world, power of the [D]people
[Closing]
[G]Oooh [C] [D] [G] [C] [D] [G] [C] [G]
How to play WOTW / POTP on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Coldplay - WOTW / POTP on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
WOTW / POTP uses these transitions most often: C → G (8), G → C (7), and G → D (5). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - C chord transition.
1. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
2. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
3. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
4. C → Em chord transition
To move from C to Em;
- While playing C, lift your index finger from B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
5. Em → D chord transition
To move from Em to D;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
WOTW / POTP chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in WOTW / POTP.
- WOTW / POTP includes 32 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- WOTW / POTP contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how WOTW / POTP connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → D: 24%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%
- C → D: 11%